Sphagnum Moss vs. Peat Moss ?

[GreenThumb]

Recently I bought a bag of Sphagnum Moss thinking it was Peat Moss..
My question is, can the Sphagnum Moss be used in soil the same as Peat Moss?
Moisture is held about twenty times it's weight so I'm thinking it may not be good for MJ growing.
Thanks,
GT

[Graehstone]

Hi there, I grow orchids for grits and shins as does the wife for a living and I would not recommend the spagnum moss for your particular use.
It retains moisture for a very long time and is fantastic for what I use it for but I think catastrophic for your use.
Just my thoughts. ;)

[GreenThumb]

Thanks GS.. That was my thinking as well..

[pflover]

lol GT i've been there..... what does one do with a whole friggin bail of shpagnum moss? lol

[gelu65]

The dust from sphagnum is a problem for a lot of people it has some kind of spores I believe.

[frankwhite]

I use it. Like it to

[Roy]

I thought that sphagnum and peat were the same thing. Could someone tell me the difference, please?

[GreenThumb]

Roy
Here's a good explanstion I found at this site.

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/articles/misc/sphagnum.html