Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a natural, trailing plant known for its soft, thread-like appearance. Although commonly called a moss, it is actually a flowering air plant. Preserved Spanish moss is widely used by florists, terrarium makers, event stylists and gift creators to add natural texture and coverage to decorative projects.
Koch & Co’s Spanish moss is available in natural and green tones, making it easy to coordinate with different styling themes. Its loose, cascading form can be spread across larger areas or gathered into clusters depending on the look you want to create.
Spanish moss is particularly useful for terrariums, where it can add texture around plants, succulents and decorative elements. It can also be tucked around the base of container plants, bulbs and orchids to cover exposed soil and create a cleaner, more finished presentation. For more materials suited to terrarium styling, browse our Succulent, Moss & Terrariums range.
For weddings and events, Spanish moss decoration can be used across arbours, installations and woodland-inspired displays. Its lightweight, trailing form also makes it useful as a decorative filler for gift baskets and hampers, or for adding natural-looking texture to floral and craft projects.
Preserved Spanish moss differs from dried moss because it has been treated to help maintain its softness, colour and appearance. This preservation process gives it a longer usable life than dried moss and helps reduce discolouration. Koch & Co’s range is responsibly sourced and produced using non-toxic dyes and chemicals, with a fire-resistance rating. As the product is not completely colourfast, some colour transfer or staining may still occur.
To help preserved Spanish moss maintain its appearance, keep it in a dry, open environment away from prolonged direct sunlight. It does not require watering and is intended for decorative use rather than continued plant growth.
For more preserved moss varieties and colours, explore our wider Preserved Moss collection.
Whether you need Spanish moss for terrariums, wedding styling, gift baskets or container plants, Koch & Co supplies preserved Spanish moss for both individual and bulk requirements. Family owned and supplying the floral and gift trade since 1931, we offer Spanish moss for sale at retail and wholesale prices with fast delivery Australia wide.
What is Spanish moss?
Spanish moss is the common name for Tillandsia usneoides, a flowering air plant rather than a true moss. It naturally grows in long, hanging strands from tree branches in parts of Central America, South America and the southern United States. Preserved Spanish moss is valued for its soft, trailing texture and natural appearance, making it popular for wedding styling, terrariums, floral arrangements, decorative displays and craft projects. It is part of the wider Preserved Moss range and can be combined with other preserved botanicals such as Reindeer Moss for layered natural textures.
What colours are available?
Preserved Spanish moss is available in a range of natural and earthy tones, including basil, coffee, grass green and natural. These colours make it versatile for botanical displays, wedding décor, floral installations, terrariums and decorative projects where a soft, organic finish is desired. While sometimes referred to as dried Spanish moss, preserved Spanish moss is treated to maintain its texture, colour and appearance for longer-lasting decorative use.
