Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss
We carry only the best sphagnum moss. Spagmoss is a product imported from New Zealand that is sustainably grown and harvested. It is a 100% renewable resource.
Spagmoss is commonly use as a component in muck, some soils, top dressing, air layering and a bunch of other bonsai related tasks. Having sphagnum moss around if you do bonsai is almost a necessity.
If you are working with sphagnum moss, please wear a dust mask and eye protection while the product is dry. Sphagnum moss will irritate the throat if you are doing a lot of work with it. It is also highly recommended to wear gloves when working with it wet or dry.
We do our best to provide a variety of sizes and qualities of Spagmoss.
From the manufacturer:
New Zealand sphagnum moss is recognized worldwide as a premium product in the orchid growing industry. It grows naturally in the wetlands of the West Coast of the South Island and is renowned for being long lasting with excellent water holding capacity (20 times its own weight in water). Spagmoss’ versatility gives rise to many additional applications from carnivorous plant growing to reptile bedding.
Sphagnum cristatum is the most common variety harvested in New Zealand. It has a much larger leaf and stem structure than other moss types giving it stronger and more robust growing properties. Compare this to Chilean moss which is composed mainly of Sphagnum megallanicum. This is a reddish colored moss which has very short strands but is very leafy. It has lower water holding ability compared to NZ moss. Chemical analyses show that this moss can also contain high amounts of soluble salts and has the potential to accumulate salt ions when nutrients are applied.
New Zealand sphagnum moss contains a naturally occurring antibiotic called Tropolene. It has been used for centuries as a wound dressing due to its high absorbency and ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Harvested from carefully managed, sustainable swamps, the natural beneficial properties of Spagmoss are enhanced by Besgrow’s exceptional production process. Spagmoss is hand-picked, naturally air dried, and cleaned through a series of both mechanical and manual techniques to ensure a maximum Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of 96%. This allows the moss to retain water and nutrients for easy release to the plant without accumulating unwanted salts.
The most popular grades of Spagmoss are Classic length and Premier length. Both grades are processed using the same techniques – the only difference being the length of the strand.
Classic: length of 4” for 70% of the product
Premier: length of at least 6” for 50% of the product
Spagmoss Grades
Spagmoss Supreme
Commercial grade, S. cristatum, length of 175mm for 70% of the product. Light browns, creams and light green colours with some green tips.
Spagmoss Premier
Commercial grade, S. cristatum, length of at least 150mm for 50% of the product. Light browns/cream colour with some green tips.
Spagmoss Classic
Commercial and standard retail, S. cristatum, length of 100mm for 70% of the product colour light brown/cream some green tips.
Spagmoss Blended
Retail, blend of S. cristatum and S. subnitens length of 100mm for 80% of the product browns/creams/pinks.
Strand products
Premier Strand
Premium commercial grade, S. cristatum; easy for root wrapping with length of 400mm+. Light browns, creams and light green colours with some green tips.
Classic Strand
Commercial grade, S. cristatum; easy for root wrapping with length of 300mm+. Light browns, creams and light green colours with some green tips.
Petal and Fresh moss products
Spagmoss Petal
Blend of S. cristatum and S. subnitens petals used for increased water holding ability. Petalss are most commonly used in mixes when a higher WHC is required.
Spagmoss Fresh
Besgrow Fresh Moss is popular choice for growing carnivorous plants as it may continue to grow in the right conditions. Besgrow Fresh Moss is carefully harvested, moderately cleaned and then packed ensuring the Fresh Moss is ready to use straight out of the bag.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Best for orchids?
This is used for orchids, but I am not an orchid grower so can not give advice on them.
RETURN POLICY
Thank you for your purchase. We hope you are happy with your items! However, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to us for a full refund, store credit, or an exchange. Please see below for more information on our return policy.
RETURNS
All returns* must be postmarked within thirty (30) days of the purchase date. With the exception of returns for broken/damaged items, all returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached.
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RETURN PROCESS
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Superfly Bonsai
Attn: RETURNS
1670 S. Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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Please note, you will be responsible for all return shipping charges.* We strongly recommend that you use a trackable method to mail your return.
*Certain returns may be eligible for shipping charge reimbursement. We reserve the right to refuse refunds on shipping charges based on reasons for return.
REFUNDS
Once we receive your item, we will inspect the condition of the items and notify you that we have received your return. We will also notify you on the status of your refund after we've inspected the item.
If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your original method of payment. You will receive the credit within a few business days, depending on your card issuer's policies.
QUESTIONS
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1.866.256.1492
superflyservice@superflybonsai.com
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Shipping Policy
Order Processing
All orders are processed within 2 to 3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.
Plants + Trees Shipping: Shipping may be delayed to prevent the tree from sitting in a warehouse over a weekend or holiday. Most trees ship Monday-Wednesday. We do not ship trees to PO, FPO, or APO boxes. We also do not ship trees out of the continental US or to California.
Domestic Shipping Rates and Estimates
For calculated shipping rates: All orders (under $99 USD or Wholesale) will be presented with shipping options that are calculated based on the item weight, box size, and distance from our shipping location. We currently only use Fedex.
Free Shipping: All RETAIL orders over $99.00 USD ship free within the continental USA. Free shipping will be the lowest cost option from FedEx.
In-Store Pickup
You can skip the shipping fees with free local pickup at our warehouse. We are located at:
1670 S. Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
We will send you an email when your order is ready along with instructions.
Our in-store pickup hours are 10AM-4PM Monday-Friday. Please have your order confirmation email with you when you come.
International Shipping
At this time*, we do not offer international shipping.
*Shipping to Canada and Mexico will be available at some point in the near future. Check back for updates to this section.
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Shipping to P.O. Boxes
FedEx: FedEx will only ship to P.O. Boxes with SmartPost, which we do not offer at this time. Click here for more information.
Refunds, Returns, and Exchanges
We accept returns that are postmarked within thirty (30) days of the purchase date. With the exception of returns for broken/damaged items, all returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached.
In the event that your order arrives damaged in any way, please email us as soon as possible at superflyservice@superflybonsai.com with your order number and a photo of the item’s condition. We address these on a case-by-case basis but will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at superflyservice@superflybonsai.com.
Large Orders
If you are a placing a larger order (over 30 bags of soil or many pots), it may be cheaper to ship via freight truck. If you are interested in pricing for this, please contact us here.
Show Pickup & The Superfly Express
We attend 7-10 shows a year (if not cancelled), mostly on the east coast. Please check our calendar to see if we may be attending a show close to your location, and we can arrange to bring your order for pickup at the show. No minimum.
We started the Superfly Express shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic started. We did this as a way to get products to wholesale customers with no shipping fee. We basically will deliver your order on one of our trips to your area for free if the order is over $1000 and you are close to our route. We will also deliver retail customers orders over $1000 if they don't want to utilizer our free shipping for whatever reason. We currently only travel east of the Mississippi river and have 4 routes.
1. New York/New England Area
2. Ohio/Michigan/Illinois/Indiana Area
3. Western virginia & NC/Tennessee/Alabama/Mississippi/Kentucky
4. Maryland/Eastern Virginia & NC/SC/Georgia/Florida
