New Zealand Sphagnum Moss: Moisture-Retaining Moss for Terrariums

Key Features:

• Exceptional Moisture Retention: Can hold up to 20 times its dry weight in moisture.
• Long-Lasting and Reusable: Outlasts other substrates, remains functional, and can be washed and reused multiple times.
• Sustainably Harvested: Collected using sustainable methods to ensure availability for future generations.
• Ideal for a Wide Range of Animals: Perfect for most frog species, toads, salamanders, newts, invertebrates (including hermit crabs), and small snake species.
• Natural Decomposition Resistance: Contains natural compounds that prevent breakdown in moist environments.
• Perfect Top Substrate Layer: Excellent for use in Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrariums.

Product Description:

Zoo Med’s New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is the preferred moss for terrariums thanks to its unique softness and remarkable moisture-retention capabilities. This lush, carpet-like moss not only provides excellent hydration for live plants but also remains usable even after other substrates have broken down, making it an extremely durable terrarium material.
The moss is sustainably harvested to ensure its long-term availability and supports environmental conservation. Its ability to retain more water and stay moist longer than any other moss type makes it an essential element for creating naturalistic, humid habitats in terrariums.
New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is especially well-suited as a top substrate layer, offering a natural, moisture-rich environment for a wide variety of terrarium inhabitants. Its long-lasting structure and reusability provide a practical and eco-friendly solution for terrarium setup and maintenance.