Hi Steve -
I live in the deep South, US. Here, in my opinion,
sphagnum moss is the 'kiss of death' if you grow
primarily outside. Our combination of moisture, heat
and humidity allow it to form a slimy glob of
algaecicles and funguscicles. I don't even use it when
mounting.
It's a little warm here for Neof. falcata, but I grow
Neostylus and Darwinara (both 1/2 falcata) on mounts
of bark or osmunda with no sphagnum at all, and they
have aggressive roots like fingers. So long as they
get sufficient moisture, they are happy plants.
Sphagnum is disgusting stuff in this climate.
Regards - Nancy
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