BONSAI-NEW EASY METHOD-PART 12-WARNING-SPHAGNUM MOSS

[OriginalCammyDoodle]

Sphagnum moss is not a fungus! as previously mentioned in the comments it's been used for centuries as a wound dressing

[1441ish]

I got a fright, I thought you ware going to say it was bad for bonsai.

[Bambooman2010]

Ok everyone thats trying to correct this dude dont be so harsh hes only trying to inform you

[1q2w3e4r911]

By the way, we inhale, injest, and absorb billions of fungal spores everyday. They are ubiquitous in every facet of the ecosystem. Fungi are especially important to the mycorrhizal associations with plant roots.

[1q2w3e4r911]

Other than the fact that he mispronounces bonsai ( bone-sie, not bon-zie; bonzi is a PGR to delay flowering of annuap flowering crops in greenhouses) the guy is absolutely right. Plant can have knarley pathogens that can make us sick, just the same as we vector pathogens that can make them sick. Proper protection and good sanitation is paramount to successful plant culture.

[MaxSafeheaD]

@1q2w3e4r911

"knarley pathogens that can make us sick"

Surely that's what the immune system is for?!

[bonerears]

is it the same with sheet moss

[kt10585]

Since sphagnum peat moss is unavailable except in enriched with plant food form I had to improvise and use sphagnum moss to plant my new cape sundew in--will that work ok???

[mohmog33]

...and gloves aren't exactly things we pack on our person when going out into the woods. Also, if it's necessary to use masks and gloves, I wonder if maybe eye protective gear would also be a good idea since the eyes are another point of entry. Then again, I know nothing about this topic so I am curious as to what you will have to say about all this. Thank you and if I ever get into bonsais, I'll make sure to look you up again. Thanks!

[mohmog33]

Sir, I just came across your vid while searching for more info on this kind of moss. I am into the whole outdoor survival and one thing that is well known amongst many in that area of knowledge is that soldiers used to use this moss as battle field dressing in I believe WW1 or WW2. Natives have also used this as well. If this is dangerous for our health, then how would those soldiers gone about using this and how can I go about using this if ever in a survival situation since masks...

[NoodlesR6]

It is documented: "Sphagnum moss can potentially harbour the chronic fungal disease, sporotrichosis. Sporothrix schenckii spores enter the skin via abrasions, scratches, and small puncture wounds as a result of unprotected contact exposure to Sphagnum moss."

[MaxSafeheaD]

@NoodlesR6

I'm pretty sure Sphagnum moss was used as a dressing in both world wars.

[rockwork69]

....not only does it work zone 3, the local horticulture society's asked me to do a presentation using the sphagnum meathod. THANK YOU for showing me this meathod! It's re-awakened my spirit and love of the hobby and connected me with others who share it as well.

[lchbonsai]

hi Im going to try your method of using sphagnum moss but Im trying to find a cheap and good quality moss off the internet can you please tell me what company you get yours from, thanks.

[LiliumNightShade]

What exactly is sphagnum moss? I grow moss in my bedroom, have it all over the place lol.

[topiaryartworks]

Stop with this undocumented hysteria!

I am working with sphagnum moss every day for almost 40 years and don't have any problems.

Don't be afraid of sphagnum moss: just put the little gloves on and basic 3M mask on your face and you will live forever!

How about beer? How about food? Much more people die from obesity...

[bonsai9723]

Hi, Being overly cautious does no harm. But I too have been working with shagnum moss for about 16 years and never had a problem. But I think people need to have this information so they can make an informed decision about any actions they might take that have a potential for risk. THanks for your insights. Jerry

[bonsai9723]

PS-I buy my shagnum moss from you.

[wolfmeditation]

i prefer to use cactus soil.

[bonsai9723]

Wow, that sounds fascinating. How much water do they need? I will have to look into this. Thanks!

[wolfmeditation]

i usually try to water after the first inch has dried out. i use it because it holds water a little longer than most bonsai soils, but is quicker to drain and dry the regular garden soil.

[bonsai9723]

Thanks for the personal insight.