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title: "Is there a difference between peat and Sphagnum moss? Will peat moss…"
description: "Is there a difference between peat and Sphagnum moss? Will peat moss work on a moss pole? Im trying to make a moss pole for my pothos"
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# Is there a difference between peat and Sphagnum moss? Will peat moss…

_Gepostet von barbara1321 am 2025-09-06_

Is there a difference between peat and Sphagnum moss? Will peat moss work on a moss pole? Im trying to make a moss pole for my pothos

## 3 Kommentare

### Jezzy kommentierte am 2025-09-06

i prefer sphagnum for my moss poles

### Sunny kommentierte am 2025-09-06

It’s rare to find peat moss used in a DIY pole. It might hold too much water. I’m not sure. Sphagnum moss or coco coir are more popular. 🪴🍀

### Random Strands kommentierte am 2025-09-06

Peat moss is no good for poles.

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