2 Ways to Grow your own Moss at Home 

Ah thank you! I'm trying to show that it is possible to grow your own without having to use nature as your primary source. And its also important to show people not to expect instant results but to also know that good results are in fact possible with a little bit of patience and consistency

Moreso to avoid depleting nature’s resources..

jeah man good video

Good luck!

This means so much to me, thank you 💚

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I recommend opening monthly to refresh airflow - but its really not necessary if you don't have mold issues. A jar would work just as well. Anything that you can seal and that is transparent will work. Try with as many different types of moss as you can for variety - some moss species adapt easier than others

@@forestfloorterrariums thank you for taking the time and responding to my question.

@@ramyavenna5867 in my experience mosses do tend to grow faster in hotter environments but I do think its species specific. As long as its not in direct sun, you should be good

Thanks for your kind words! I literally got the propagation containers from my local grocery store - they are meant to be fridge organiser's lol. I find the shape perfect for moss propagation. I'm based in South Africa so I doubt we will have cross over

I didn't spray it or open it up at all. I only spray the moss if I am harvesting from the container or if I am trimming the moss (you can use the trimmings to grow more moss and increase your yeald further)

It can be quite tricky getting moss to grow in your garden, but here are my suggestions - use the propagation method directly on the spot in your garden. It will be easier for the moss to grow from scratch in an area rather than transplanting (this is specific to outdoor planting). Whichever season is your rainy season is the season I would recommend propagating the moss as you are going to need to keep that area damp until the moss establishes itself. It will take longer but once established you should have moss in that area for life. You can also combine the methods. So use the propagation method mostly but also transplant small bits of moss - this will increase the chances of the moss taking hold of the area

You kind of want the moss to be a bit established before the hotter months arrive. Heat has a tendancy to dry moss out and can also burn moss that hasn't fully colonised So if your winters aren't too cold (I.e you don't have snow) then I would spend the winter trying to establish the area with moss

They are meant for Fridge organisation lol. I like to use them because they fit onto most windowsils and stack nicely without blocking too much light

Don't have any issues with keeping it sealed. I only opened the lid monthly to check the progress but you can go longer. If everything if properly sterilised you shouldn't have mold issues

Yes!

Try chopping it up finely and using the propagation method. It covers a larger surface area

I didn't buy this moss commercially so i don't have a solid identification. I'm so terrible at moss identification because it grows so differently when cultivated compared to how it grows in my garden and there are just SO many types its hard to pinpoint the exact species. I've gotten as far as Tortula murulis in terms of identification, but I'm not fully satisfied

That’s good enough. Thank you 🙏🏼

@@jingzhang9007 yes, I believe it’s star moss as well. But I’m not sure if it’s Tortula Ruralis or Syntrichia Ruralis, as these are both referred to as star moss and look very similar to each other.

I just leave it, I typically only water after I have harvested

@@elegancki_kubus yes, this is the exact same concept as a terrarium!

​@@forestfloorterrariumsthank you very much 🥰

The origional moss that I transplanted is from my garden, the dirt its growing in is okay to transplant. Washing it would have broken the moss up further making it more difficult to manage. I use filtered water for all my moss and rain water when available

@@teenartacademy8100 leave closed to keep consistent humidity :)

The temp ranges from 20°C to 30°C. It does drop lower in winter to about an average of 10°C

No, this is terrestrial moss

It sits on my windowsil between 17 and 34 degrees Celsius - I don't regulate the temperature, its just up to the day. The lighting is about 2-3 hours of dappled afternoon lighting with bright indirect lighting throughout the day

Hola, no vuelves a rociar con agua cada vez ?

Okay, so depending on the type of moss you have. You can use a spoon or scraper to gently lift or pull the moss you want to transplant. After you have taken it out - add it to your new container and gently push the moss down into the area. Apply a slight pressure to make sure the moss is sitting firmly on the new soil/substrate. Then add a few sprays of water directly onto the moss to further solidify it. You can do this in smaller or bigger patches depending on the size of the container. Very similar to how I transplanted the forraged moss in the beginning of the video. Allow for like 2 days for the moss to bounce back from you transplanting it

@@forestfloorterrariums Thanks so much for responding i appreciate it very much, thanks for the great video!

Regular seed? Can you elaborate what you mean by that? I have used potting soil and my only issue was other weeds growing amongst the moss. But the moss still grew

@@forestfloorterrariumsI mean soil to grow seeds and cuttings in, it’s softer and probably has more nutrients

Not necessarily - but you need to be careful of the water content. Don't use tap water and only mist the moss

Put them wherever has the best lighting!

@@forestfloorterrariums thanks!

Yes! In my country its just called bonsai clay haha

@@forestfloorterrariums Thank you for the clarification ! I wasn't sure if that was what it was, because I didn't recognize the grittiness of the akadama. I thought it might be some kind of powdered clay. 🙂

I haven't found much difference in growing speed when I use coco coir vs clay. Try moving it to a brighter and warmer spot.

The moss is also initially slower growing in the beginning while it is acclimatising. You might just need a little patience while it establishes itself

Didn't open the lid at all between each month - I would recommend opening once monthly. Just to refresh the airflow I also didn't water at all and still haven't watered. Usually only water them if I transplant it to a terrarium or a pot. If the moss is looking slightly shrivelled then you can spray a few sprays. But as long as there is condensation in the container - you know the humidity is enough

@@forestfloorterrariums Thank you!

Try and experiment with as many kinds of moss as possible. Some species are more suited to cultivation than others

Yes, sifted potting soil also works

The white fluffy layer could be a fungus that was laying dormant in the moss. Increase the airflow in your container until its gone

@@forestfloorterrariums thanks I am going to try it.

You can leave the container open, you will just need to be careful of low humidity levels (moss likes around 70% or higher humidity) you can mist daily to help but it won't grow as fast if the humidity isn't consistent enough

​@@forestfloorterrariumsI kept the container closed for 3 days..now I am seeing some fungus growing along with the moss fragments 🥲

@@blackpearl2635 hydrogen peroxide - dab it on the infected area and it should fizzle away. Might take a few treatments over a couple weeks but it should eventually come right. You can find at most pharmacy's for pretty cheap

​@@forestfloorterrariumswell i have another problem now ...there are a lot of tiny white worms roaming in between the moss 😢

@@blackpearl2635 are they harming your moss? They could be nematodes, which are good for soil health

I don't water it too often, mainly when I the moss out of the container to use. Then I'll refresh the water Brown moss seems to be a lighting issue for me. Try a brighter spot ✨

@@forestfloorterrariums It is already starting to look greener! Thank you!

Maybe get rid of the grass? Then there will be more moisture available for the moss (total guess on my side)

@@speedsage no :( only aquatic moss can be used for aquariums This moss is suited for terrariums tho

What type of moss are you using and where did you find it? Forest mosses are the hardest to grow because forest environments are so intricate. Try finding a moss that grows in your backyard or somewhere relatively close to where you live. This will be the easiest because its already acclimated to the general surroundings. When growing your own moss you gotta be consistent with the type and amount of light as well as the temperature. Consistent environment = a safe place for moss to reproduce

Might be that your soil is not acidic enough. moss prefers a pH level of 5.5 hope that helps!

@@pom5716 Thanks for the answer, this is the soil I use.

@@forestfloorterrariums I use moss that grows near my house in the city, I can't tell what kind, but it seems to be Tortula ruralis because of the star-shaped stems. I used different types of moss, and different combinations of everything, so I don't understand what's wrong) And thank you for answering, you are the first blogger who decided to help)

@@goodwin370 what type of lighting are you using? Natural light or artificial?

@@afsarpathan02 no :(

@@UnPolloMágico yes :)

Sometimes I have story sales on my insta - but for the most part I don't sell the moss. I use the moss I grow for terrariums - which I then sell

@@ultimate_homes_design I don't think so, its not aquatic moss

Its a clay/peat-moss combo

@@marhan-bd9mb depends on the over all humidity of your environment. Moss likes humidity levels of 70% or higher

@@forestfloorterrariums thank you

Depends where you are taking the moss from, washing it will help get rid of excess debris but you'll need to let it dry out again before shaking it up

Not my field of expertise. Maybe ask another dog?

@@forestfloorterrariums I did and he replied: "waf waf wrroof bark bark"

@@dangboor4277 did you try Google translate?

@@forestfloorterrariums no I do not trust that woke website

Yes