Some advice regarding live moss

Some advice regarding live moss#367492

By Panman -  Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:14 am
Location:  Atlanta, GA USA Zone 8a/8b
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- Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:14 am #367492

I have gotten 3 gallon zip lock bags of live sphagnum moss that were harvested from a bog by the owner of the bog. It looks fabulous but I am a bit concerned about trying to prep it so that it is safe for my plants. I am thinking multiple washings and leaving it outdoors this winter to try to kill off any critters. Anyone have any other suggestions?

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Re: Some advice regarding live moss#367493

By sanguinearocks101 -  Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:33 am
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- Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:33 am #367493

Probably submerge it for a while to try to drown bugs. Maybe put it with a capensis or other plant you have multiple of for a while after just to make sure that it’s good.

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Re: Some advice regarding live moss#367496

By ChefDean -  Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:55 am
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- Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:55 am #367496

Top dress your plants with it right now. Let it propagate how it will, and go with however you feel is the way to go.
Live moss adds a really nice effect.

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Re: Some advice regarding live moss#367508

By MikeB -  Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:51 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Sat Oct 17, 2020 2:51 am #367508

My 2¢ worth: I've never picked up any pests from wild sphagnum moss.

Re: Some advice regarding live moss#367613

By steve booth -  Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:10 am
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- Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:10 am #367613

Ive never worried about this, but if you have soem concerns put it outside for a couple of days but keep it wet, or submerge in rainwater for a day.
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