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Practical Uses

Gardening, wound care, creating wetlands

Soil Type

Acidic, nutrient-poor soil

Sunlight Requirements

Partial Shade

Water Needs

High water needs, consistently moist

Fun

Sphagnum Moss

Facts

  • Sphagnum moss holds up to 20 times its weight in water!
  • It creates bogs and wetlands that are homes for frogs and insects.
  • Used as bandages during World War I because of its antiseptic properties.
  • Helps preserve fossils in peat bogs.

Where do they live?

Wetlands and bogs in Northern Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.

How big can they grow?

2-4 inches tall

Learn More!

Sphagnum moss is a spongy, water-absorbing plant that thrives in wetlands and bogs. It plays an important role in creating bog ecosystems and can hold up to 20 times its weight in water. Sphagnum has been used by humans for centuries, from gardening to wound care. Its ability to preserve materials has also helped fossilize remains in bogs, making it fascinating for archaeologists.