Most likely it is. Spanish moss is the most common name for this epiphytic plant, which are plants that grow on others but don’t rely on their hosts for nutrients. Some of its other names are… ...

Spanish moss is not a moss; it's a member of the pineapple family. In the early 20th century, it was used to stuff furniture and to provide insulation. It prefers full sun to shade.

For example, Charleston-based design firm Megan Molten uses faux Spanish moss in its arrangements, said marketing manager Meghan Ganaway. Polomksi said he has even seen sphagnum peat moss in big ...