Spanish Moss: Marketing Florida Agriculture

Spanish Moss

Botanical Name

Tillandsia usneoides (Bromeliaceae Family)

Silver-gray threadlike masses. Packaged in one-pound mesh bags.

Year-round

10-14 days

Moss can be moist or dry packaged. However, it should not be soaking wet, as it will rot. Color should be silver-gray to light green.

Remove individual bags from shipping container and store at room temperature in a well- ventilated place, preferably hanging in net.

Excellent to hide mechanics of arrangements. Adds natural look to potted plants while preventing dehydration of top soil.