Preserved moss meeting fire safety standards

In professional plant decoration projects, aesthetics alone are no longer enough.

Hotels, restaurants, offices, retail spaces, exhibition stands or event venues are subject to strict regulatory constraints in terms of fire safety, particularly in Public Access Buildings (ERP).

It is within this framework that Phocealys offers fire-retardant stabilized mosses, designed to reconcile a natural plant appearance, durability and fire compliance, without compromising creativity.

Why apply fire-retardant treatment to stabilized moss?

In venues open to the public – hotels, restaurants, shops, trade fairs or events – fire safety is not an option. Regulations require decorative materials to meet strict fire reaction standards.

Stabilized moss is a natural plant-based material. Its fire-retardant treatment allows to:

• delay material ignition,

• limit flame spread,

• reduce post-combustion,

• prevent the formation of flaming droplets.

In other words: the material does not become non-combustible, but adopts controlled behavior in the event of fire, compatible with regulatory requirements for professional projects.

Our stabilized mosses benefit from M1 certification, ensuring low flammability and limited flame propagation. It is therefore the ideal choice for designing green walls, frames or exhibition stand coverings while complying with regulatory requirements.

A fire-retardant treatment adapted to stabilized plant materials

Phocealys fire-retardant mosses benefit from a flame-retardant surface treatment, specifically formulated for stabilized plant substrates.

This treatment:

• is applied by spraying,

• is based on an aqueous solution,

• is odorless, non-toxic and colorless,

• does not alter the texture, flexibility or natural color of the moss.

The result: a moss visually identical to conventional stabilized moss, but with a level of fire safety adapted to professional uses.

Fire-retardant stabilized mosses available from Phocealys

Fire-retardant ball moss

Widely used in green walls and volumetric compositions, fire-retardant ball moss retains:

• its natural flexibility,

• its excellent relief capacity.

It is particularly suitable for decorative wall surfaces and creations requiring volume.

Fire-retardant Provence moss

More graphic and irregular, fire-retardant Provence moss offers:

• a more textured appearance,

• a raw, natural plant look,

• excellent coverage capacity.

It is often chosen for contemporary projects, wall coverings or decors with strong visual identity.

Fire-retardant flat moss

More homogeneous and regular, fire-retardant flat moss stands out for:

• a smooth, uniform surface,

• a clean and contemporary plant finish,

• excellent graphic readability.

It is particularly suitable for structured green walls, decorative panels, plant-based logos or wall coverings requiring a neat, controlled finish.

Fire-retardant production on request: fern moss and lycopodium

To meet specific project requirements, Phocealys can also offer, on request, other varieties of fire-retardant moss:

• fern mosses,

• lycopodium mosses.

These productions are carried out after technical validation of the project (substrate, surface, installation conditions, final use).

Fire classification: what M1 really means

The fire-retardant mosses offered by Phocealys have been tested in an accredited laboratory in accordance with the NF P 92-507 standard, resulting in an M1 classification under defined installation conditions.

The M1 classification indicates:

• very low flammability,

• absence of flaming droplets,

• stable behavior when exposed to a heat source.

This level is required for decorative materials used in public access buildings.

French classification and Euroclass: understanding equivalences

The French classification (M0 to M4) and the European classification (Euroclasses A1 to F – EN 13501-1 standard) are based on different testing protocols.

There is therefore no automatic correspondence, but a generally accepted indicative technical equivalence:

A solution designed for professional projects

With its fire-retardant stabilized mosses, Phocealys provides a concrete response to plant decoration professionals facing increasing regulatory constraints.

Fire safety, durability, natural appearance and creative freedom are no longer incompatible — provided that technically controlled and well-documented materials are used.

Safety and peace of mind at the heart of your creations

Phocealys fire-retardant mosses allow you to express your creativity without compromise. Their specific treatment ensures enhanced safety without altering the flexibility, texture or color of stabilized mosses.

The result: elegant, authentic plant decoration, perfectly suited to public spaces and major events.

Durability and profitability

Like all our stabilized solutions, this moss retains its original appearance for years, without watering or maintenance.

It is also a sustainable and profitable investment for decorators, landscapers, interior designers, scenographers or demanding florists.

An innovation born from a French partnership

This product is the result of close collaboration between Phocealys and its French partner producer. Together, we wanted to offer the market an innovative and reliable solution that meets the expectations of professionals.

Discover the demonstration video

To appreciate the quality, texture and resistance of fire-retardant moss, discover our demonstration video. An immersion into the heart of an innovation combining nature, safety and professional design.

This video illustrates the fire behavior of Phocealys fire-retardant stabilized moss, as well as its visual appearance after treatment.