spanish moss /sphagnum moss

[Smulkin]

They are very different. Spanish moss (which I think might be a bromeliad?) will mold/mildew pretty effortlessly when compared to sphagnum (Ph balance).

Here's a little Sphagnum PI:

http://www.mosserlee.com/whatis.html


(in summary - avoid spanish moss if there is to be any moisture involved. Are you using this for BPs?)