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    Grow moss

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    Saw lfs put moss into a tub with cover or even put into a sealed plastic bag.
    wouldnt the moss rot away?

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    Re: Grow moss

    Experts any advise???

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    Re: Grow moss

    those type of packaged moss usually are sold on a fast basis, hence they are packed in such a way.


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    Re: Grow moss

    Does moss require a lot of water to grow ?

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    Re: Grow moss

    If you are relating to aquatic moss such as java moss/spiky moss/taiwan moss etc. They will need to be submerged. They can be grown above water but must be nearby a water source. Other hobbyist can share their experience in growing moss above water. I only grew them submerged


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    Re: Grow moss

    Yeah, most mosses used for aquariums can grow both submerged and emersed, but when emersed they need to be in high humidity environments or have sufficient water wicking up the moss to keep them hydrated.
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    Re: Grow moss

    I place some leftover java moss in a sealed ziploc bag with some moisture for 4 months in my bathroom.

    It rot abit on the parts with least exposure to light but grew at the ends that is expose to the bathroom ambient light receive indirectly from a small frosted-glass window.

    The main reason it did not die off was due to the water in the sealed bag creates humidity that is right for growth. Our local ambient temperature plays a part to contribute the humidity in the bag too.

    Anyway, I think Java moss is more resilient than other species.
    Last edited by greenie; 8th Sep 2014 at 21:35.

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    Re: Grow moss

    I submerged it in water in seal container and it stinks

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    Re: Grow moss

    Quote Originally Posted by Cmlee View Post
    I submerged it in water in seal container and it stinks
    The idea is to keep it moist only with lots of air and ensure the container is sealed or else over time the moss will dry up.

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    Re: Grow moss

    Quote Originally Posted by greenie View Post
    The idea is to keep it moist only with lots of air and ensure the container is sealed or else over time the moss will dry up.
    Can the moss grow this way?

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