The Art of Moss Harvesting: A Guide to Sustainable Collection and Care
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The Art of Moss Harvesting: A Guide to Sustainable Collection and Care

Moss can add a touch of magic to any garden, terrarium, or aquarium and can be a sustainable and ethical addition to your decor. But before you start harvesting, it’s essential to learn about the different species of moss, where to find them, and how to harvest them sustainably. In this article, we’ll take you…

How to grow moss without moss. And why you’d rather not
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How to grow moss without moss. And why you’d rather not

You can grow moss without moss by using spores. How do mosses reproduce in nature? Mosses reproduce in various ways. Unlike plants with flowers, they need liquid moisture for mating. Spores, which are like seeds but simpler, are spread mainly by wind. When these spores are ready, they form a powdery mass and leave the…

Willow Moss (Fontinalis Antipyretica). The aquatic moss par excellence. How to take care of it and make it grow in aquarium
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Willow Moss (Fontinalis Antipyretica). The aquatic moss par excellence. How to take care of it and make it grow in aquarium

When we talk about willow moss or also called water moss (Fontinalis Antipyretica), the exciting thing is that we are talking about one of the most common aquatic mosses. Also, among the most used in aquascraping yet there is little information about it. So my task today is to give justice to an excellent moss…

The best way to care for Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Simple and fast
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The best way to care for Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Simple and fast

Spanish moss also called Spanish beard (Tillandsia usneoides) is a type of so-called aerial plant and is not a true moss but belongs to the bromeliad family and are epiphytes, meaning they use plants or other structures to support them . Despite the name, it is not native to Spain but to the southeastern United States….

The Dark Side of Moss. What side of the tree does moss grow on? [Simple Explanation]
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The Dark Side of Moss. What side of the tree does moss grow on? [Simple Explanation]

The obvious and wrong answer? The Northside. The correct answer? The Dark Side. North or South? It depends on where you live. From an early age, we are taught to see which side of the tree the moss grows on to identify where the north is. It is certainly valuable information for those who live…