Why does my sphagnum moss look like this?

Why does my sphagnum moss look like this?#191700

By SEWinans -  Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:02 am
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- Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:02 am #191700

My live sphagnum moss looks really dense, and not billowy and soft like I have seen in pictures. Has anyone seen this before? Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong? I have definitely let it dry out too much one or two times in the past, and there is a bit of star moss peaking through too.

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Re: Why does my sphagnum moss look like this?#191704

By PlantMan -  Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:13 am
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- Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:13 am #191704

Sphagnum develops a dense growing habit after a long period of undisturbed growth. And yours appears to be appreciating the amount of sun it's getting, by that red hue.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with your sphagnum!

It is perfectly healthy!

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Re: Why does my sphagnum moss look like this?#191720

By Ambanja -  Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:15 am
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- Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:15 am #191720

I would say the compact growth you are seeing is ideal, and also much hardier. With higher humidity and lower light it will stretch longer, but also dry out much quicker.

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