The Sphagnum auriculatum is similar to the Sphagnum subsecundum from which differs for the larger size and a better adaptation to the growth on humid but not too marshy soil. If kept in direct sun, it can form dense meadows, and it is very well suited for the cultivation of temperate Drosera. The characteristic that gives the name to the species is the tendency (during summer) of the branches closer to the capitula to wrap around it, especially the plants that did not grow under direct sunlight.

Notice: The identification of the sphagnum species of this site is not 100% certain, because it has not yet been possible to make genetic analysis, but only morphological. For this reason, the identification of some species may be subject to changes due to new and more accurate analysis. When the identification of an already distributed clone is changed, the species name is changed, but the clone code remains the original one. For this reason, it is important to keep a record of the clone codes in your collection.