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Post by WillyCKH on Apr 14, 2016 14:10:01 GMT -5
Anyone has experience keeping the 'spores'? Do they last? I have collected some and going to test them after a month or so. What's your favorite carpet moss?  There are many types of carpet moss out there but this type is my favorite.  |
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 11, 2016 22:58:35 GMT -5
I like carpet-moss  |
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Post by vraev on Jun 12, 2016 1:13:52 GMT -5
OMG. I hate this thing. It is a bane on the surface of most potted Cps for me. I used to have it carpet my VFT pots and eventually, it became so thick that the roots were choked. The growth was all deformed etc. I had to repot it to rescue it. But, as long as you have an open mix underneath, I think it may be manageable.  but... if u can make it work...it can give a good look to the pots. ... just be careful and pull it regularly to thin it out.  These are all pics from the past.. in 2010-2011.   |
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 12, 2016 1:29:50 GMT -5
OMG. I hate this thing. It is a bane on the surface of most potted Cps for me. I used to have it carpet my VFT pots and eventually, it became so thick that the roots were choked. The growth was all deformed etc. I had to repot it to rescue it. But, as long as you have an open mix underneath, I think it may be manageable. but... if u can make it work...it can give a good look to the pots. ... just be careful and pull it regularly to thin it out. These are all pics from the past.. in 2010-2011. haha, that's true, got to keep them trimmed and checked regularly. carpet moss isn't a friend for small plants as well, pygmies can be chocked by them. It does look nice for larger plants though, gives the pot a lawn feel |
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Post by vraev on Jun 12, 2016 18:03:44 GMT -5
That is true. I agree. lol.. it does look nice. |
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Post by RuBisCO on Jun 25, 2016 18:21:32 GMT -5
I clipped some of the spore shoots off that were growing in a recent acquisition and tossed them onto peat and haven't seen anything in a few weeks. Not sure if they were good any mature at the time however.
I'm enjoying propigating moss I have collected.
Have you grown from spores?
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Post by karin on Jun 26, 2016 12:20:57 GMT -5
I usually Just grab a pinch of carpet moss and throw it in a new container.... That stuff is invasive enough on it's own.
As for collected moss, been trying for two years to grow it (well) - One pot I gave Up on, removed the dead moss, and then this spring new moss started covering the soil like I had intended. Now I just have to remember to soak the pot often enough. Wonder how it'll do without dormancy though....
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 26, 2016 13:57:48 GMT -5
I clipped some of the spore shoots off that were growing in a recent acquisition and tossed them onto peat and haven't seen anything in a few weeks. Not sure if they were good any mature at the time however. I'm enjoying propigating moss I have collected. Have you grown from spores? I have grown moss from spores before! It takes about a month, you should see them growing soon! |
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Post by Tarantulalover on Jun 26, 2016 19:09:06 GMT -5
Where can I get some carpet moss? Can I just look for it outside and wash it in distilled water to get the dirt off?
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Post by WillyCKH on Jun 26, 2016 19:27:01 GMT -5
You don't have any?? I can send you some.
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Post by Tarantulalover on Jun 26, 2016 19:30:14 GMT -5
You don't have any?? I can send you some. That would be awesome! |
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