Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY

Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY#42182

By PitcherPlanter -  Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:20 pm
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- Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:20 pm #42182

I have some live saphgnum moss that is dieing like mad!

I need to know how to take care of saphgnum.

PLASE REPLY!!!

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Re: Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY#42210

By Matt -  Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:25 am
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- Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:25 am #42210

As far as I can tell, sphagnum is fairly easy to take care of. It will burn if it gets too hot or too dry, but if you keep it cool, moist and give it a lot of light, it seems to do well.

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Re: Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY#42257

By linton -  Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:49 am
Location:  Adelaide Hills, South Australia
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- Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:49 am #42257

Tap water with a high salt content will kill your moss fast.

You can tell if your moss is not getting enough moisture as it will bleach to a white color.
If it is getting too hot and burnt the ends will turn a brown color.
Salt damage is indicated by a crusty off white buildup on the tips of the moss.

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Re: Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY#42265

By PitcherPlanter -  Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:12 pm
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- Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:12 pm #42265

thank you!

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Re: Saphagnum Moss Problem, Need Help! PLEASE REPLY#42273

By Matt -  Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:55 pm
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- Sun Jan 31, 2010 3:55 pm #42273

linton wrote:Tap water with a high salt content will kill your moss fast.

Ooops, forgot to mention that. I was assuming that you were growing it with your CPs and taking care of it the same way. Yes, water with a high TDS measurement is a big no-no for sphagnum.

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