Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum sanguinale is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, as well as in the production of potting mixes. It is also used in the production of compost and as a soil conditioner. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer, as it contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum sanguinale has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.