This sphagnum moss is grown and sustainably harvested in isolated swamps on the west coast of New Zealand. Harvested only every 5 years and flown out by helicopter to further protect the environment, this harvest is overseen by a NZ government agency to ensure a sustainable renewable resource.

In pots this moss will last two years or longer depending on your watering. It can be used alone or mixed with other media to increase moisture retention. It can hold 20 times its weight in water and has known antiseptic properties to protect your plants.

Soak the moss for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water. gently tease apart the fibres before filling the pot. Do not overpack, there should still be air spaces in the media or the roots will suffocate, killing the plant.