Live Sphagnum Moss • Rare Compact Red Form • Sphagnum capillifolium

Description

• ⚠️ Extremely rare in South Africa – this striking red form of Sphagnum capillifolium is almost never available locally
• Grown and propagated right here at Cultivo – not imported, not lab-grown, not tissue culture
• This is the real deal: vibrant, living moss grown outdoors and acclimatised for South African conditions
• Online exclusive – not available in nurseries or garden centres
• Listing is for a starter portion with 5+ fresh growing points (moss heads), packed in a sealed, watertight container

Why it’s special

• Compact red form with a dense, cushiony growth habit – ideal for topdressing pots or growing your own culture
• Rare species with incredible colour – red tones intensify over time in the right conditions
• Slow-growing and long-lived – once established, this moss will thrive for years

Perfect For:

• Carnivorous plants – especially Nepenthes, Heliamphora, Darlingtonia, and tall-growing sundews
• Terrariums, vivariums, paludariums, orchid mounts, and amphibian setups
• Natural filtration in bog gardens, koi ponds, or biological filter systems

How It’s Packed

• You'll receive a sealed, moisture-retaining container with 5+ growing tips (also called "heads" or "comas")
• Each portion is hand-picked, fresh, and packed to order to ensure quality and success

Sample Size

Please note: This image is for size reference only. Actual colours and texture may vary depending on species and growing conditions.

Growing Tips

• Provide bright, diffused light and high humidity – ideal for sunny windowsills or covered containers
• Keep cool at night (ideal for red forms) – colour deepens with temperature drops
• Grow in a shallow container with drainage – avoid standing water, mist regularly with distilled or RO water
• Use shredded long-fibre sphagnum moss mixed with perlite as a base
• Don't bury the heads – just press gently into the substrate with tips visible

🌿 Cultivo exclusive • Packed to order • Available online only

Ordering

• 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

• 🔒 Secure Payments – Pay via Yoco or Payfast. We also accept EFTs

Delivery

• 🚚 Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
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• 💰 Shipping Rates from R139 – Get a free, instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page before checking out! This rate covers all packaging materials and actual delivery costs—what you see is what you pay - no hidden fees!
• ✨ Free Shipping on all orders over R2000

• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!