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title: "Quick question, do I use sphagnum moss or peat moss with Leca? I’m…"
description: "Quick question, do I use sphagnum moss or peat moss with Leca? I’m reporting an orchid and I don’t remember if they said which type. Thanks!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6498f5863dd35f10a3dc3e8c"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Cindy Asby"
published: "2023-06-26T02:18:46.571Z"
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# Quick question, do I use sphagnum moss or peat moss with Leca? I’m…

_Posted by Cindy Asby on 2023-06-26_

Quick question, do I use sphagnum moss or peat moss with Leca? I’m reporting an orchid and I don’t remember if they said which type. Thanks!!!

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## 4 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-06-26

Sphagnum. I would add bark too. You want to keep the mix chunky and light.

### anneliese commented on 2023-06-26

the water level is too high in this container and may lead to root rot after potting

#### Cindy Asby replied on 2023-06-26

This is the one I’m repotting in Leca.

### Penny L commented on 2023-06-27

Definitely sphagnum moss. I have mine placed quite loosely in the moss but in a tall glass vase so the roots can get enough light and air.

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