Halatool 2.2 LB Sphagnum Moss for Plants, 40 QT Long Fiber Orchid Moss | Drainage & Moisture Retention, Natural Moss for Ferns, Succulents, Carnivorous, Orchid Repotting, Terrariums, Reptile Bedding

I grow most of our vegetables and herbs year around, and discovered that the soil in my pots was more alkaline than it should be. Most of the plants I grow require soil on the acidic side for microbes to break down nutrients into a usable form. My tomatoes and bell peppers were developing yellow spot on the leaves that I found out could be caused from lack of nutrients. Since I regularly supply these plants with nutrients, I knew that lack of nutrients wasn't the problem. With more research, I found out that microbes in the soil must break down nutrients in the soil in order for the plants to absorb them. For these microbes to do their job, the soil PH should be 6.2 to 6.8. My soil was 7.2. Since Sphagnum moss helps to lower the PH of the soil, I bought this product, and initially, wasn't impressed by the size of the package - it was really small. So, keeping an open mind, I put the small block in a 3 gallon tub and filled it half full of water. Within a couple of minutes, the block began to grow and continued growing. I moved it to a 5-gallon bucket and added more water. It continued to grow until it filled the bucket, but still, it was not all hydrated. So, I moved what was hydrated back into the 3-gallon tub and filled it. I added more water to the bucket, and this product filled the bucket by the time it was fully hydrated. So, my first suggestion would be to cut this block into at least 4 sections if you don't need a lot at one time. This sphagnum moss has very long fibers. It would work well for plants that grow in moss or possible for starting seedlings if mixed with perlite and vermiculite. This moss would also be excellent for air layering which is used to root cuttings on hard wood plants or trees to produce new plants. This is one purpose I plan to use it for. For my general purpose to mix it with soil, I have been breaking up the fibers to make them smaller in order to mix them into the soil. This should lower the PH in the soil and eventually the fibers will break down, but I prefer the sphagnum peat moss that is already broken into smaller pieces as it is easier to mix into the soil. I did find a few twigs in this moss, but not too bad for the amount of moss produced in this quantity. Personally, I wouldn't buy this moss again for my purposes, but it would work great for those growing orchids or other plants that grow in moss. At any rate, lowering the PH for my tomatoes, peppers, and even the veggie greens has had some exceptional results. My tomatoes are consistently producing much larger tomatoes and my pepper plants have a multitude of new flowers and developing peppers. I hope this review is helpful for you.

It’s helping my plants a lot

Arrives flat but expands like crazy into a great quantity. Consistent quality throughout the pack. Retains moisture just like you want. I'm using it for a transplanted Venus Fly Trap, and so far the plant seems to like it, so I would give it a good mark for plant suitability and consistency.

I was a bit skeptical at first. I only hydrated a portion of the moss and was very impressed with how much it expanded. I'll definitely buy again. I feel this is a great value for the amount of moss I received.

As others have said, this is a good value, but the quality is a bit lacking. There are bits of other plant debris in there, though not enough to be a huge problem for me. I have had some mold, some swampy smell, and some mystery volunteer plants pop up in my grow bins using this moss. Mold happens. Mystery plants are possibly a bonus? (They're probably weeds, but a girl can hope! I have them isolated in a bin together to see what they grow up to be.) The other reviews stating that this looks a bit more "broken down" are not wrong. I have bought other moss that was less compressed and in much longer tougher strands, but to be honest the weathered moss is easier to work with if you're just putting it in a prop box because you don't have to disentangle roots from long strands of moss and worry about hurting the plants you're pulling out. All in all, I don't regret the choice to buy this, but if you want long, tough strands of moss you should look elsewhere. For the price it's fine, but I still can't give 5 stars because of all the contaminates!

I began using this sphagnum moss just this year and I am VERY pleased. After expanding a block in water, I rip up the chunks and mix it in with potting soil for both inside and outside plants. I have already purchased it 3 times and continue to be amazed at how it absorbs and HOLDS water in our Hot Summer Weather here in Tennessee. !

Yeah it does not tell you how much it expands, it's pretty insane, I'd say the tiny little dried sheet expands into about a gallon, maybe two, worth of damp moss. So probably might wanna start small and keep the rest dry and compressed for later because it also doesn't dry great once it's damp. But it sure is moss!

Really nice, has some sticks and other debris but doesnt usually impact my project

I’m really impressed with the quality of this sphagnum moss. It retains moisture much better than other brands I’ve tried, making it perfect for rooting cuttings and semi-hydro setups. It feels much more premium, with long, fluffy strands that are easy to work with. It also has the same natural earthy smell as other high-quality sphagnum moss I’ve used before. The moss arrived clean, well-packed, and expanded nicely after soaking. Highly recommended for anyone propagating plants or growing aroids!

Super ergiebig

Looks small on opening and felt disappointed but it’s brilliant, it grows to an enormous amount once soaked in water and very quickly, so very pleased with this product for the price. I was able to line 3/4 wall baskets with this for plants so would definitely use this again.

Ich habe nicht viel gebraucht aber die gewünschte Menge was ich gebraucht habe hat sich verdreifacht nach dem ich ins Wasser gelegt hatte. Ich bin sehr zufrieden damit!

Very good. Expands massively