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Sphagnum moss \u2013 the morphology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sphagnum plants consist of leaves whose structure is naturally adapted to the storage of water and air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sphagnum moss \u2013 special cells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These leaves consist of two types of cells. The smaller ones (chlorophyllose cells) contain the green chlorophyll. The larger ones (hyaline cells) can rapidly exchange air and water. They constitute 80% of the leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sphagnum moss \u2013 valuable properties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For horticulture, Sphagnum possesses unique properties: it quickly absorbs a lot of water and retains it while remaining available for the roots of the growing plant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sphagnum moss \u2013 special features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, Sphagnum has a low pH value, bactericidal and fungistatic effects and a high air capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sphagnum moss \u2013 use in horticulture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In orchid cultivation as well as in other specialty crops (such as bromeliads, bonsai and bog plants) Sphagnum is already a sought-after substrate due to these properties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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