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What are sphagnum moss, peat moss and coir peat? Peat moss is derived from naturally decomposed sphagnum moss and other materials, and has a finer texture, like compost. Both peat moss and sphagnum moss have a low pH (3.3-4), making them a useful soil amendment when growing acid-loving plants such as camellias, azaleas and blueberries. [Extracted from the article]
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