How To Use Sphagnum Moss For Propagation

How To Propagate with sphagnum moss. In this video I will show you exactly how wet to make sphagnum moss for propagating plants. Using a scale is the best way I can think of so you can actually feel exactly what im talking about for the best results. Any scale will work. you just need a ratio!
Sphagnum moss is my favorite substrate for propagation!
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[@xXxDinEnesteEnexXx]

What a scientific way of showing and explaining something we can’t feel, great job!

[@TechplantChannel]

Yeah i figured it would be the best way to really understand!

[@vkklynn88]

I just started using sphagnum moss beginning of 2020 and I just went in blindly 😂😂 I’ve had some fails but eventually got the hang of it. It is one of those things you have to eyeball yourself and use your best judgement to make sure there’s not too much or too little moisture.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah for sure!

[@rachelmcgraw217]

OMG. I love you. I have been waiting for someone to use a scale and do this. I have had the hardest time with moss because I usually get it too wet! Thank you so much!!!!?!

[@tatianadelgadillo4839]

Wow, super helpful! I can’t wait to start using this method with my cuttings!

[@plantylittlewoman]

FINALLY!!! Haven't had success with moss until now, things kept rotting away. THANK YOU for this video! =)

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad I could help! Its always so hard to try and explain this to people so i figured with a scale you can repeat the process and "feel" it

[@joshuamohr5716]

Great content. Keep it up, ur dedication and work ethic shines here.

[@richericson]

Very helpful. Excellent idea on weighing it to demonstrate. Thanks so much!

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquelinealbornoz6702]

Great explanation!!

[@simpleplanty]

This was so useful, thanks for sharing!

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeniferglenn5322]

Thank you for this video!! Very well done!

[@valeriehahlenmonisit977]

Amazing video, definitely answers a lot of my questions. Thanks!

[@TechplantChannel]

Great to hear!

[@JennieKennedy]

This is so precise and helpful! I’ve been too afraid to dive into spagnum moss before now, but I feel ready to chop off some nodes in the morning and get experimenting after this! Thank you!!

[@KillThisPlant]

I always have a hard time describing how wet to keep sphagnum moss. Great video! I'll keep sending my plant friends to your channel.

[@TechplantChannel]

awesome thank!

[@julieann3675]

Great explaining. Thanks 🌱

[@lewisjames5677]

thanks, super informative!

[@pursuinghappiness1540]

Great video, very informative

[@RC-dx6vu]

Thank you. I can't believe that the one I've ordered from new Zealand came without instructions

[@PBatrina]

Long time wanted video! Although I already started my own measurements the tips are very appreciated. Thank you :)

[@TechplantChannel]

sorry i took so long lol, thanks for watching!

[@PBatrina]

@@TechplantChannel no worries, do the videos at your own pace!

[@SpidrJenn]

Love the vid! I started using sphagnum moss earlier last year to propagate since water wasn’t working out for me

[@TechplantChannel]

it works so well doesnt it!

[@iedenchannel]

This is very useful! Thanks for sharing! 💚

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks for watchingn!

[@ClausCarnivores]

very interesting, I try to get some of my carnivorous plants in moss, because of root fungi, so your video will help me a lot.

[@AudreyOnChords]

I love precise content! Well done!

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks! It was the best way I could explain it so people at home can get a decent idea

[@AudreyOnChords]

@@TechplantChannel for real! I did just like you today, it's so helpful! Thank you!

[@momomatthew7959]

Congratulations! We're 101K stronger now ❤️

[@Ch33Ch22]

Very helpful thank you 👍

[@TechplantChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nessabfly]

I finally bought some sphagnum moss as I’ve heard amazing things, and then learned from Monty Don’s latest book how harmful sphagnum harvesting is to the environment. 🤦‍♀️ I mention this not to be an eco-troll, but rather to throw out another experiment video idea for you: propagating in sphagnum moss vs eco-friendly alternatives like coconut coir, PitMoss, etc. to see how effective they are by comparison. Keep up these awesome videos, you’re the best!!!

[@TechplantChannel]

Ill give it a shot, I like perlite as well but i wonder how eco friendly it is. Ive seen some brands tout they are eco friendly when they harvest the moss but its probably lies

[@TechplantChannel]

Appreciate the info and ideas!

[@Nessabfly]

@@TechplantChannel probably. Damn marketers.

[@Nessabfly]

(I should mention, I'm a marketer. But not that kind of sleazy marketing. :) )

[@michelleholmes7582]

I know this is a year after your comment, but I just wanted to include that New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is sustainable. That is the only one that is, I think. It is a little more expensive, but worth it, if it is something you're (anyone) is going to insist on using.

[@theresahubert5099]

Great information! I just bought my first Rex begonia. So for the first time using spaguam mossI took cuttings wish me luck🤪

[@ancyg15]

Awesome upload

[@TechplantChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@catalinagalan]

Thanks! I always wanted to know how to do this properly

[@TechplantChannel]

No problem!

[@mujercoulta]

Muchas gracias! ❤

[@deborahbalaban]

I'd like to add a request to the others -- could you please do a video on different ways to propagate dieffenbachia? Thank you. I've just recently found your videos and find them really informative! Please keep them coming.

[@evitetriyani6005]

I hv propagate by spahhnum Moss...thanks for ur videos..its good

[@TechplantChannel]

awesome thanks for watching!

[@EMH_Richard]

Thank you for this!

[@TechplantChannel]

took me a while to figure out how to make this video lol, thanks for watching!

[@EMH_Richard]

@@TechplantChannel I love that you weighed it to determine the moss/water-ratio.

[@imperfctbutterfly6509]

Thank you I’m going straight to Amazon to check out pricing thanks 🌿

[@Fitjazpooh]

I'm so glad you made this video! I recently bought some plant cuttings, and they were given to me in spaghnum moss. I've seen a bunch of your videos where you use it to propagate, but I wasn't exactly sure how the watering works. This is super helpful! Also wanted to ask, is "Orchid Moss" the same thing? I want to propagate some of my other plants in moss and that's the only thing I could find at my local store.

[@Thankful_.]

I’m here for the same reason.

[@neetakhan3264]

Please do a video on growing hibiscus from cutting in 'water' and spaghnum moss comparison

[@jamtea388]

Kitchen scales are pretty much the best thing ever.

[@izzyxblades]

Love the new "messy on purpose" look of your hair

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks! I just cut it all off sadly!

[@kawthernasreen]

Love your videos! Can you please make a video on how to propagate N'joy pothos.

[@TechplantChannel]

sure, I actually got a cutting recently

[@tarrikitty]

I won't be able to get sphagnum moss for a short while, and I have a monstera plant that keeps rotting in water even with callused ends and cinnamon, so for the time being I'm keeping it in some damp orchid mix to see if it stops the rotting. Can you test rooting in boil-sanitized orchid mix someday? Love your videos!

[@8-bitThief-fs8bl]

I know it's been a while since you posted this video, but I was wondering if it's advisable to use rooting hormone with this moss propagation method? Also, great video! Thanks for the technical description.

[@TechplantChannel]

Never tried it but it could work? If you try a batch please come back and tell me your results

[@dirtydan4]

can you test mycorrhiza soils? compare to actual soil (root development etc)

[@DroolingYeastman]

I'm having trouble finding sphagnum moss in Europe (Denmark specific). Could coconut fibers work? Could you test it?

[@rebelecho4357]

You should do a video on growing Mimosa Pudica’s next🌱💕

[@TechplantChannel]

I have all the footage i just have to edit it. spoiler tho spider mites wouldnt leave it alone so i killed it...

[@rebelecho4357]

@@TechplantChannel Cant wait to see it☺️ Thats unfortunate he didn’t make it though. I had a couple sprout on Christmas and so far so good🤞 my largest seedling is already reacting to touch.

[@Klayhamn]

i don't currently have hole-less containers, how bad is it to try and root things in a pot with drainage holes in it?

[@MrGrombie]

If you dipped the plant in some root starter, will that help it along in the cup?

[@freyagianna]

Girls' Generation Run Devil Run era, niceeeee

[@adambanzai]

Best channel I found for plants so far, thank you!! Random question, but I read somewhere that propagating plants together with Pothos cuttings helps because the Pothos cuttings release growth hormones... Is that true? Does it work?

[@TechplantChannel]

I have heard this as well and will do an experiment!

[@adambanzai]

@@TechplantChannel thank you a lot!! Can't wait to see more researches like that :)

[@rachelmcgraw217]

I have had great success doing this in water! I don't do it without them now!

[@mayac2266]

This vid answer my question of why the root rotted in moss cause I wet it too much and root can’t breathe.

[@TechplantChannel]

glad it was helpful

[@madisonh3208]

Any tips for keeping pests out of sphagnum moss, my plants I have in the moss seem to always get infested with soil mites and springtails (I know they are important for decomposition but there are always so many 😅) I use the same brand of sphagnum moss you used in this video

[@TechplantChannel]

ive just accepted the bug life, there are strong pesticides you could use to treat them if you wanted. but i dont know how safe that is in a bin you will be digging around in.

[@linmartinez2516]

Can u like use sphagnum moss in propagating succulents?

[@lauralgonzalez90]

Do you need to fertilize the moss at anytime?

[@LuNa4Death]

So would you say the take away is; the best ratio for the moss would be for aeration _along_ with watering? Would you compare the feel like almost fully wringing out a kitchen sink sponge? As always thanks for the video!

[@vkklynn88]

Yes like the kitchen sponge 🧽 you don’t want it dripping a bunch of water when you lift it in your hand as that can lead to rot on whatever you’re trying to propagate.

[@TechplantChannel]

Yes and yes, as long as its not dripping and sopping wet you are good to go

[@yanpinghu9874]

Really inspiring video. Btw, do you use the plastic cup with bottom holes? Is it necessary for moss propagation?

[@TechplantChannel]

if you are worried about over wetting your moss, then put some holes in the bottom it will help reduce water build up

[@yanpinghu9874]

@@TechplantChannel thank you for your advice.

[@robertbrawley5048]

I'm not set up to measure the weight of water to moss . My take is enough water to for a humid atmosphere in the rooting zone. . I'm just guessing based on your various videos. I will try this technique for hardwood cuttings and air layering

[@TechplantChannel]

fun! Basically you want some air to get in there if its two wet thr weight will compress it and it can't breath well

[@Eman-bx1yb]

I used this for hoya, along with Harli G's video. worked great b/c she did not go into such detail. BUT, has anyone ever tired adding some rooting agent to the water?

[@TechplantChannel]

You could if you wanted too I don't think it will hurt anything.

[@timothywang2121]

How often do I have to air it so that mold doesn't grow?

[@reyakisakura3971]

I received a dead plant in the mail overseas and I’m trying to grow more roots with sphagnum moss. Is it a good idea to enclose the bag to create a ton of humidity?

[@TechplantChannel]

yes, but also you gotta get some fresh air in there to let them breath, so make sure you open it from time to time!

[@Woollum90]

Hey quick question plant community! I have a beautiful LARGE prop box and have 20+ varieties of cuttings (mostly tropical or subtropical and love humidity) and most have been in there for 4-6 weeks and little to no issues. They reciee 10-12 hours of light from a full spectrum grow light (attached to the lid via velcro). However, the tips seem to get "soggy" and brown/black in the last few days? Unsure why I spray it when it gets dry-looking and I also treat the whole box with Neem oil once a week. I get some mold sometimes. Any help on what's happening? Is it leaf rot? Does it need to air out more than once a day for at least an hour? I love the box and it will be my primary source of propagating.

[@pczzcp1029]

@techplantchannel any ideas for Woollum90? I'm curious about using neem in a propagation box. I've never seen anyone recommend doing this. Would that be to prevent mold? I have heard neem can burn leaves, especially when exposed to light when wet, so maybe that is causing the soggy brown/black tips? I'm a newbie, so I'm curious to see what others have to say.

[@Sofia-ye9ff]

oh oh Ive been putting the dry moss into the container, then the plant, and at the end I add the water. So far no problems but today I propagated a few plants, hope it all goes well with this method anyway. Kinda nervous

[@_soton7553]

I have got string of turtles propagating in moss... but now the moss is coming back to life and taking over... What do I do?

[@jds1421]

I started my propagations in water for a week, is it possible to switch over to the moss"?

[@TechplantChannel]

Yeah for sure

[@ryangoh7371]

Hi, I know there are many requests from different people on video showcases. But could you try a no dormancy period experiment on sarracenias or venus flytrap? (just constant room temperature). I only hear people talking about CP dying without dormancy period but I never experience that in the tropics of Malaysia nor have I seen one person actually showing the effects. Thanks!

[@TechplantChannel]

i dont let anything go into dormancy, but they go in on their own and come out of it, I never change the light cycle or anything

[@karmilaortega]

Can you make a fittonia propagation vid??

[@TechplantChannel]

sure i gotta get one tho, i killed my last one on accident

[@komalthecoolk]

Dude, you got great content with so much technical explanation. Your channel is called TECH-PLANT but when it comes to technical names of plants, you say yada-yada-yada. You gotto put more effort to be technical.

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah i know, Im trying but i just suck at speaking, if only you heard all the outtakes

[@vindictivetiger]

I'm going to try this--last time I used sphagnum moss, my cuttings rotted.

[@TechplantChannel]

really? makes they get a lot of light and dont get too cold!

[@itriedyourrecipe8646]

Is this kind of replacing the soil ? For any plant ? Even succulent?

[@TechplantChannel]

not really, its for propagating cuttings. Ive never tried with succulents tho

[@MsLazyPerfectionist]

Hi, I am trying to save my monstera from root rot and it's my first time using sphagnum moss.... I am not sure how compact I should keep the pot with sphagnum moss? Please help!

[@TechplantChannel]

loose! Just kinda drop it in, do not pack it in there

[@MsLazyPerfectionist]

@@TechplantChannel thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. Also should I let my plant callous after cutting off rot before placing in moss?

[@mairwaugus5203]

Did you get this from Steins?

[@SouthernXmimi]

I wanna know some update of your lemon trees please :)

[@TechplantChannel]

soon!

[@TheRealUnrealForReal]

Which plastic cups are you using? I guess it has holes in the bottom for drainage? I see these cups often and don’t know where to purchase. Is it made for propagation?

[@TechplantChannel]

they are deli cups! you can put holes in the bottom if you want depends on how well you water

[@TheRealUnrealForReal]

Thank you!!

[@mickocalaycay8731]

The spagnum moss should always wet? Or need to be wet when propagating Spagnum moss and a plant?

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah i keep it wet

[@dianecrumbley90]

Does anyone know if you can use Miracle Grow peat moss? It looks so different than this moss.

[@KiwiGundam]

Peat moss isn’t the best option to propagate because it’s really compact and doesn’t let air to the roots like spaghnum moss

[@dianecrumbley90]

@@KiwiGundam thanks so much! That’s the answer I was looking for. It has to be spaghnum.

[@shawnde1]

LOVE girls generation!

[@TechplantChannel]

Nice catch!

[@usmankhan-gh7tn]

Op if u will famous u will remember me

[@TechplantChannel]

lol sure!

[@wandatysonclement3457]

How long do you soak it? Any specific amount of time?

[@TechplantChannel]

it needs a few minutes to properly re wet since its so dry. I squish it around in the water for a bit to help it soak up

[@wandatysonclement3457]

It’s been soaking almost 21 hrs. I have soaked the Leca for 8 hrs and changed the water twice. I am re potting a Phalodandrian

[@wandatysonclement3457]

I’m sure I spelt it wrong. And intend to mix both mediums. I also intend to use the moss in several other plants including a mums and poinsettia. Traveling for a month and intend to use the aforementioned and the string irrigation. Wish me luck or advise of any suggestions or inform what you do when traveling.

[@sum1aweshomemae441]

Why is this better for propagation compared to just strait water?

[@TechplantChannel]

i think the additional air flow helps the roots breath

[@SweetNobody]

Hi, would you be willing do a Pothos propagation with different types of water? Distilled, spring, reverse osmosis, tap? I’ve noticed growth on pothos roots after using spring water when nothing else was working... I don’t think I’m just insane 🥴

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah i want to, aswell as PH levels of water

[@SweetNobody]

@@TechplantChannel ok. looking forward to it whenever it’s a thing and your future videos. ☺️

[@JustTrey365]

I feel silly asking this question, but you said peat moss and sand? The video shows a black looking soil mix. I thought peat moss was green? I’m a beginner here and heard moss was good to use, but everyone is showing something that doesn’t look like peat moss found in nature. I’m confused…

[@TechplantChannel]

No such thing as a silly question and this confusion is common. Peat moss is decomposed, sphagnum moss. If you visit a bog you'll see the green stuff which is sphagnum moss. If you dig you'll see the black brown peat that was once sphagnum moss

[@hnelson5609]

Wrung. Wrang is not a word.

[@TechplantChannel]

In wiscansan we say wrang

[@chanidadhooghe6965]

can you reuse the sphagnum moss?

[@Jmaaaa]

Yes, a lot

[@TechplantChannel]

yeah i do

[@Stepan_moskovkin]

Hey is that a cutting you took from the adansonii from home depot?

[@warren4838]

what's the girl group name printed on your shirt?

[@TechplantChannel]

Girls Generation

[@maaadingnaaab.2250]

Fun Fact: Did you know, that sphagnum moss was used as absorbing material in diapers?

[@TechplantChannel]

very cool, i heard it was also used as bandages back in the day as well

[@maaadingnaaab.2250]

@@TechplantChannel sphagnum walked so duct tape could run :D

[@sum1aweshomemae441]

Keep it 💯 proven scientifically lollll

[@TechplantChannel]

i try!

[@TheDayPlayground]

You are cute :)

[@TechplantChannel]

Thanks!

[@TheDayPlayground]

Haha of course! If you live closer to me, it should be fun to hang out with you :)

[@lalamunns]

Sphagnum moss shouldn't be sold - learn to grow your own. When alive it's a fast growing plant, it's a more powerful carbon absorber than most plants and we really really need to conserve this wonderful plant. Please think twice before buying it...

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

More carbon in the air is better for plants. You are repeating fear mongering by grifters who make money from this.

[@bearsfromspace]

that's a 9:1 ratio bro, not 10:1