Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum spp.
Essential gear
- Container or retention layer
- Spray bottle
- Drainage layer
- Diffused light
Humidity
80–100%
Lighting
Diffused
Temperature
10–25°C
Placement
Retention layer or surface
Functional material
Moisture
Saturated but not soaked
After absorbing, squeeze out excess
Purpose / use
Moisture retention, root wrapping, base layer
Functional material not primary landscape
Suggested habitat
Terrarium retention layer or root-wrapping material. Extremely absorbent but needs good drainage, otherwise long-term waterlogging causes substrate mold. Live sphagnum can decorate surface but grows slowly.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.