Why use Magic Moss Sphagnum

April 8, 2020

Sphagnum moss has a wide variety of properties and serves to create sustainable spaces due to its low need for water. Allows crops with almost no nutrients or maintenance since moss provides them. The best known variety of Sphagnum belongs to the island of Chiloé, in western Chile. Sphagnum moss is from wetlands and has remarkable properties and many possible uses. It is totally innovative.

Sphagnum Moss is ideal for making an indoor or outdoor green wall and for roof insulation using a "green carpet".
Likewise, it offers many advantages for horticulture.

Properties

The ability to absorb and retain water , Sphagnum moss is capable of storing 20 times its volume in water thanks to its light texture.
Sphagnum is antibacterial for protection against rot, disease and pests naturally
Acid with a pH of 4.8 avoids the use of chemical regulators .
Excellent thermal insulation
Acoustic insulation and high-level sound (list of acoustic characteristics established by Bureau Veritas in May 2009)
100% organic, biodegradable peat is reusable : Simply wash, dry in the sun and remove what is damaged in order to use it again
Sphagnum Moss has already proven useful for manufacturers of certain products from major retailers including diapers and sanitary napkins and now among horticultural professionals and even individuals.