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product_id: 9148421
title: "Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 500g (40L When Hydrated) Premier AAA Grade (150mm, 6\" Strands) - Harvested in New Zealand's South Island, Dried and Long for Potted Plants, Orchids, Reptiles"
brand: "besgrow"
price: "€ 236.10"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Besgrow"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/9148421-premium-new-zealand-sphagnum-moss-500g-40l-when-hydrated-premier
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
---

# AAA Grade Long Strands Holds 20x Its Weight in Water Sustainably Harvested NZ Moss Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 500g (40L When Hydrated) Premier AAA Grade (150mm, 6" Strands) - Harvested in New Zealand's South Island, Dried and Long for Potted Plants, Orchids, Reptiles

**Brand:** besgrow
**Price:** € 236.10
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Elevate your plant game with nature’s premium moisture magnet!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 500g (40L When Hydrated) Premier AAA Grade (150mm, 6" Strands) - Harvested in New Zealand's South Island, Dried and Long for Potted Plants, Orchids, Reptiles by besgrow
- **How much does it cost?** € 236.10 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/9148421-premium-new-zealand-sphagnum-moss-500g-40l-when-hydrated-premier)

## Best For

- besgrow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted besgrow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Ready to Use:** Hand-picked, air-dried, and 99% debris-free for hassle-free planting and reptile bedding.
- • **Premium AAA Grade Fibers:** Experience ultra-long 150mm strands for superior root aeration and moisture retention.
- • **Versatile Growth Booster:** Ideal for orchids, carnivorous plants, florists, and reptile habitats—elevate your green space effortlessly.
- • **Unmatched Water Retention:** Locks in up to 20 times its weight in water, ensuring your plants and reptiles thrive in optimal humidity.
- • **Sustainably Sourced from NZ:** Ethically harvested from pristine South Island wetlands, supporting eco-conscious gardening.

## Overview

Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 500g (expands to 40L hydrated), offers AAA-grade long fibers harvested sustainably from South Island wetlands. Renowned for its exceptional water retention—up to 20x its weight—and minimal debris, this moss promotes robust root health and moisture stability for orchids, carnivorous plants, and reptile environments. Ready to use straight from the pack, it’s the go-to choice for professional and hobbyist growers seeking clean, eco-friendly, and high-performance growing media.

## Description

desertcart.com : Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 500g (40L When Hydrated) Premier AAA Grade (150mm, 6" Strands) - Harvested in New Zealand's South Island, Dried and Long for Potted Plants, Orchids, Reptiles : Soil And Soil Amendments : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: High quality long fiber sphagnum moss - If you need pure sphagnum for plants rather than for crafts, high quality moss like this is the way to go. It has minimal debris that needs to be removed before use. As quality decreases, debris increases. High quality moss means less work for you and more useable moss. This moss was 99% debris-free, which is about as close as you can get. Like on of the other reviewers, I did encounter a very pointy jagger thing. Because I first sort through the dry moss, I only got a minor prick and quickly removed it. If I hadn’t sorted through it and jumped straight to rehydrating and stuffing it into pots (tempting when the moss is largely debris-free), I could have very easily pushed it into my palm when grabbing a fist full of moss. Obviously not ideal, but this is why inspecting it is important. I got one pointy weed thing in 20L of moss (I’ve used about half the bag), and I consider that a non-issue. Just wanted to point out that you won’t find a totally clean bag of moss and you should always inspect moss before using it. This is a lot of moss. I used a 15-quart storage bin to rehydrate the moss in. When rehydrated, about 1/2 of the block filled the bin. So when they give you volume in the description, they seem to mean the volume of the hydrated moss. Anyway, it’s a lot of moss. Only rehydrate what you need and leave the rest dry for easy storage. I use LFS for carnivorous plants, mostly sundews. First, I sort through the dry moss and remove any debris. Before using any kind of packaged moss, you need to rehydrate it. I boil distilled water and pour it over the moss. I was hoping that the boiling water would kill any spores/seeds that survived the drying process, but a few weeds still popped up. They were very easy to pull, though. In the future, if I have time on my hands, I’ll probably rehydrate it with boiling water and then microwave the rehydrated moss. The moss should probably also be rinsed. I’m too lazy to do this and don’t want to use a whole lot of distilled water, so I generally skip this part. After a few days, pots full of this moss turned the water they were sitting in an amber color. I just emptied that water, refilled the container, and called it good enough. Haven’t had water discoloration since. This is probably the best bang for your buck. High quality moss means that the entire bag is usable material. If you want a fair price comparison with lower quality moss, you should take into account how much actual moss you’ll have after you’ve removed all the junk. That said, if you’re going for something short term or crafty, this isn’t all that important. But if you’re using LFS for something that’s alive, spring for the good stuff.
Review: The Best - The best New Zealand Sphagnum moss I have used. Clean, easy to work with. My "go to"for many years.

## Features

- Besgrow Spagmoss is a natural, renewable product harvested sustainably from wetlands on the pristine West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Spagmoss is used extensively to grow orchids and other moisture loving plants and to sustain growing environments for plants and reptiles
- New Zealand Sphagnum moss is recognised worldwide for its premium quality and renowned for having long, strong strands, being long lasting in the pot and having excellent water holding capacity - all of which encourage strong and healthy root development
- Besgrow Spagmoss has naturally low concentrations of soluble salts, is relatively sterile and has a structure that allows it to hold up to 20 times its weight in water. These qualities make it ideal for growing ornamental flowers and providing moisture retention for a variety of garden and reptile environments
- Commonly used by commercial and hobby growers in the cultivation of various orchid species and carnivorous plants, in the florist industry, as a decorative enhancement and additive to increase water holding in other substrates. Also great for reptile bedding and assisting with young plant growth
- All Besgrow Spagmoss is 100% natural, clean with minimal foreign material, hand-picked, air dried and free of chemicals and additives. Use straight from the pack

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005HQZ2JQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,805 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #406 in Garden Soil |
| Brand | besgrow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (731) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Sticks |
| Item Weight | 1.14 pounds |
| Item model number | 4336861091 |
| Liquid Volume | 1.4 Liters |
| Manufacturer | Besgrow |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.73 x 11.22 x 15.75 inches |
| Unit Count | 22.4 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** besgrow
- **Item Form:** Sticks
- **Item Weight:** 0.52 Kilograms
- **Liquid Volume:** 1.4 Liters
- **Manufacturer:** Besgrow

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Approximately how many small pots could you fill with this? I want to pot four basal shoots and one large plant, does anyone know if this is enough?**
A: Yes it will be plenty.  This stuff is compressed into the brick and when you soak the moss it expands. Honestly this is the best stuff on the market in my opinion.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality long fiber sphagnum moss
*by P***Y on December 31, 2017*

If you need pure sphagnum for plants rather than for crafts, high quality moss like this is the way to go. It has minimal debris that needs to be removed before use. As quality decreases, debris increases. High quality moss means less work for you and more useable moss. This moss was 99% debris-free, which is about as close as you can get. Like on of the other reviewers, I did encounter a very pointy jagger thing. Because I first sort through the dry moss, I only got a minor prick and quickly removed it. If I hadn’t sorted through it and jumped straight to rehydrating and stuffing it into pots (tempting when the moss is largely debris-free), I could have very easily pushed it into my palm when grabbing a fist full of moss. Obviously not ideal, but this is why inspecting it is important. I got one pointy weed thing in 20L of moss (I’ve used about half the bag), and I consider that a non-issue. Just wanted to point out that you won’t find a totally clean bag of moss and you should always inspect moss before using it. This is a lot of moss. I used a 15-quart storage bin to rehydrate the moss in. When rehydrated, about 1/2 of the block filled the bin. So when they give you volume in the description, they seem to mean the volume of the hydrated moss. Anyway, it’s a lot of moss. Only rehydrate what you need and leave the rest dry for easy storage. I use LFS for carnivorous plants, mostly sundews. First, I sort through the dry moss and remove any debris. Before using any kind of packaged moss, you need to rehydrate it. I boil distilled water and pour it over the moss. I was hoping that the boiling water would kill any spores/seeds that survived the drying process, but a few weeds still popped up. They were very easy to pull, though. In the future, if I have time on my hands, I’ll probably rehydrate it with boiling water and then microwave the rehydrated moss. The moss should probably also be rinsed. I’m too lazy to do this and don’t want to use a whole lot of distilled water, so I generally skip this part. After a few days, pots full of this moss turned the water they were sitting in an amber color. I just emptied that water, refilled the container, and called it good enough. Haven’t had water discoloration since. This is probably the best bang for your buck. High quality moss means that the entire bag is usable material. If you want a fair price comparison with lower quality moss, you should take into account how much actual moss you’ll have after you’ve removed all the junk. That said, if you’re going for something short term or crafty, this isn’t all that important. But if you’re using LFS for something that’s alive, spring for the good stuff.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best
*by S***A on February 11, 2026*

The best New Zealand Sphagnum moss I have used. Clean, easy to work with. My "go to"for many years.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I wouldn’t buy any other moss
*by P***S on September 13, 2025*

When I decided I wanted to start incorporating moss poles into my plant care, I did a lot of research. I selected this moss based on recommendations from more experienced plant caregivers, and I am very glad I did. It’s top quality, and it’s really clean. Yes, there are a couple of small sticks here and there, but I easily pick them out and discard them. There is no odor with this moss, except a slight (and expected) plant-y fragrance that is very pleasant. I’ve dampened large quantities of it for pole building, and the unused moss dries out completely over time with no mold or odor. I feel like I lucked out because it’s the only moss I’ve ever used and it’s a great product. I’ve read so many bad things about poor quality moss. My first package was enough for the equivalent of 17 moss pole segments as well as additional non-pole stuff.

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*Store origin: NL*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*