Robert E Holt
Shohin
Great picture Brian. I'll have to take a look at my Azalea and see if I can tell the difference.
Moss important idea to date!date!
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A good way to know the difference between "good moss" and "bad moss" like the types in @Brian Van Fleet 's picture is by checking for roots. Mosses do not grow roots so if yours has root then it's not a moss at all. The "bad moss" above is some type of aggressive ground cover plant. They sell it in places like Lowes.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I had that "bad moss" growing in my 2 now dead picea abies.
It looks cool. But I didn't think it was moss.
I'm moss binging right now.
I smell like buttermilk.
Sorce
It looks cool. But I didn't think it was moss.
I'm moss binging right now.
I smell like buttermilk.
Sorce
I'm not sure what the buttermilk is suppose to do for the moss but if you do use it your gonna have to be real careful and look out for mold. Your link even touches on buttermilk at the end.
That link was great by the way. Thank you. That information about the two types and their growth patterns is exactly the information I was missing. Now i know exactly what I'm doing wrong.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
Something about instant torque intrigues me enough to make this a Spring purchase... http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/project-livewire.html Perhaps my last "ride" but I can go out in style!
They say it will be a few years but honest I doubt it...Grimmy
AJL
Chumono
You are right about the bad ''Moss'' Its a real pest- every fragment seems to grow here- its actually not moss at all but Pearlwort ( Arenaria spp) a rampant ground hugging plant with tiny white flowers.
My Grandad from bonny Scotland used to store his worms in tubs of it for trout fishing!!
My Grandad from bonny Scotland used to store his worms in tubs of it for trout fishing!!
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Something about instant torque intrigues me enough to make this a Spring purchase... http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/motorcycles/project-livewire.html Perhaps my last "ride" but I can go out in style!
Grimmy
"Too many redirects" in the link....
But something tells me you ain't carrying home any yew on that!
Sorce
whfarro
Chumono
Any thoughts on "over wintering" Moss?
I have some in a shallow "forest" type pot.
I was planning on just bringing this into my unheated garage, but would like to hear if anyone has any tips or recommendations.
I have some in a shallow "forest" type pot.
I was planning on just bringing this into my unheated garage, but would like to hear if anyone has any tips or recommendations.
Shima
Omono
It's the silvery moss at the top of the blue circle that I look for but seldom find.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
I plan to use this tray to keep moss I took off a couple of my trees to save for next year
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/standard-garden-tray-black/flats-trays-inserts
http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/standard-garden-tray-black/flats-trays-inserts
ghues
Omono
I feel for you folks on this subject....lucky for us, our temperate rain forest climate in the Pacific Northwest the favourable moss grows significantly. (We get about 60" a year).
From my yamadori collection I take the moss (which includes many different types) and add to my moss garden...a small shaded spot. This time of year it is removed from my pots (doesn't seem to mind my fertilizer regime) and added to the moss patch.
I do get the Irish moss and have to be diligent
Cheers G
From my yamadori collection I take the moss (which includes many different types) and add to my moss garden...a small shaded spot. This time of year it is removed from my pots (doesn't seem to mind my fertilizer regime) and added to the moss patch.
I do get the Irish moss and have to be diligent
Cheers G
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Mine grew great under my tropical fluorescents.
You should be able to do anything with it, and it will come back in when conditions are favorable again.
Sorce
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
??? This sounds ominous, I hope it's just a joke?Perhaps my last "ride" but I can go out in style!
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I see what you mean! I just meant at my age it would most likely be the last bike/ride I would consider purchasing
Grimmy
_#1_
Omono
Always wanted a bike, bobber. Can't afford it though 
This thread got me worried. Then I went outside to see if there's roots under the carpet and there ain't none luckily.
What's the lanky growth in the middle? Is it safe to keep? And are the greens ON the root OK, or should I gently brush it off?
This thread got me worried. Then I went outside to see if there's roots under the carpet and there ain't none luckily.
What's the lanky growth in the middle? Is it safe to keep? And are the greens ON the root OK, or should I gently brush it off?
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
I just pulled the moss off my Scots that I repotted this year. What a pain.
Some of the trees roots had grown into the moss. I carefully reburied the few that I had to get out of there and added more soil on top.
The desired effect happened, the tree grew lots of roots.
Some of the trees roots had grown into the moss. I carefully reburied the few that I had to get out of there and added more soil on top.
The desired effect happened, the tree grew lots of roots.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
Honest I would remove all the moss from the tree and roots. I never let it attach itself to a tree/plant as it tends to stain and/or damage it. After cleaning I would also suggest covering the roots for the winter with fresh substrate.
Moss is for show and the tradition of using it at all dates way back in Japan where having "dirt" in your residence is unacceptable. When plants were brought in for the enjoyment/viewing of the owner or guests the soil was completely covered with moss while it was indoors...
Grimmy
_#1_
Omono
Ah thanks Grimmy!
Will clean that up today before it rains again. And add some orchid mix and potting soil on the top. I will keep the moss on a tray to see if I can grow them.
I really like the Moss in there but this tree need more function over form right now. Hopefully next spring transplant to the ground will make it happy.
Will clean that up today before it rains again. And add some orchid mix and potting soil on the top. I will keep the moss on a tray to see if I can grow them.
I really like the Moss in there but this tree need more function over form right now. Hopefully next spring transplant to the ground will make it happy.
