will tied moss on DW spread?

**bernie** · 28th Feb 2011, 14:26

With moss/fissiden that are tied to a portion of a DW eventually grow and spread to other parts of it?

**eviltrain** · 28th Feb 2011, 14:47

its better to tie a thin but pack layer on the driftwood where you wants the moss to grow. if not, there maybe some "balding" patches.

**bernie** · 28th Feb 2011, 15:03

that means the entire piece of DW must be tied with moss? the moss will not venture into bald places?

**eviltrain** · 28th Feb 2011, 15:07

yes they will, but will tanks longer time.

**bernie** · 28th Feb 2011, 15:09

does moss have a top side and bottom side? either side can also be tied?

**ben loh** · 13th Mar 2011, 23:22

Not really have to put on the entire wood with moss, u can either put patches then let it grow and times passes, the wood will covered will moss..

**tatguy** · 14th Mar 2011, 04:35

Originally Posted by bernie

does moss have a top side and bottom side? either side can also be tied?

Doesnt really matter which side you put. It will grow out

**flowerflower** · 15th Mar 2011, 17:28

Originally Posted by bernie

With moss/fissiden that are tied to a portion of a DW eventually grow and spread to other parts of it?

guess it depends on what moss/fissiden you are using. they will grow but some will require tying again to keep them on the DW. some like US fissiden will require less of such maintenance.

**situkwokhan** · 30th Mar 2011, 22:25

what do you tie the moss down?

**flowerflower** · 30th Mar 2011, 23:18

Originally Posted by situkwokhan

what do you tie the moss down?

can be cotton thread or fine fishing line.

**StanChung** · 3rd Apr 2011, 14:20

Originally Posted by bernie

With moss/fissiden that are tied to a portion of a DW eventually grow and spread to other parts of it?

Depends on the type of moss/fissidens. Most will not spread far. Only perhaps Java/Taiwan moss and Singapore/X'mas moss will stick and creep along the branch[usually towards the light]other than spreading outwards. Spiky, Weeping, Flame all will not.

Notice only moss that stick to hardscape will spread.

US Fissidens will just puff up into a ball. The rest are too slow to expect it to creep all over.

**equidorz** · 6th Apr 2011, 22:21

Depends on what kind of moss as well. Some moss grows very well on wood/dw but some just don't. One advice i can provide is not to tie it too tight to the wood, tie it lightly. Hope this helps. Oh yes i do agree with stan that xmas tends to creep nicely on wood and the effect normally turns out nicely.