Compressed sphagnum moss 150g

Give your colonies and terrariums the most versatile and effective substrate amendment on the market! Our natural sphagnum moss La Swamp is selected for its superior quality and exceptional water retention capacity. Presented as a compact brick, it is ultra easy to store and highly economical.

Once rehydrated, this small brick expands impressively to provide up to 12 liters of rich, clean, and airy moss. It is an essential ally for maintaining a stable humid zone, crucial for the survival of microfauna, reptile molting, and the health of tropical plants in bioactive terrariums.

Format

📦 Brick of dehydrated and compressed sphagnum moss

⚖️ Weight: 150g 💧 Yield: approximately 12 liters decompressed

🏷️ Professional packaging with barcode ready for tablets

Key Features

✅ Maximum absorption capacity — Retains moisture optimally to regulate humidity without soaking the environment.

✅ Ultra-compressed format — Major space saving for inventory and transport.

✅ Natural antibacterial properties — Helps limit the growth of mold and pathogenic bacteria.

✅ Essential for bioactive setups — Creates microhabitats and humidity gradients vital for microfauna.

✅ 100% Natural — Completely safe for sensitive amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.

Usage (Preparation)

1️⃣ Rehydrate: Place the brick in a large container. Add lukewarm water and let the sphagnum absorb the liquid for 10 to 15 minutes until fully expanded.

2️⃣ Squeeze: Gently squeeze by hand to remove excess water. The moss should be moist but not soaked.

3️⃣ Install: Mix directly into the substrate to lighten it, or create a strategic "humid corner" under bark or in a corner of the setup.

Tips & Parameters

🐸 Ideal for herpetoculture — Perfect for tropical frogs (Dendrobates), crested geckos, snakes, and invertebrates.

🍂 Isopod paradise — Provides an essential humid hiding spot for the molting of Cubaris, Porcellio, Armadillidium, and springtails.

🌱 Also for botany — Excellent medium for propagating tropical plants and surface layering.

⚠️ Maintenance tip — Replace or partially wash soiled areas during major cleanings to keep the enclosure healthy.