Make Efficient Use of Moss By Making a Moss Smoothie
If you’re looking to fill your vivarium with lush moss without spending a fortune upfront, there’s a cost-effective method you can use: making a moss smoothie.
This simple technique requires some patience, but it can yield great results:
Choose a healthy clump of moss that you’d like to propagate. Tropical mosses like java moss work well for this method.
Place the clump of moss in a blender or food processor, add some water, and blend it! You don’t need to completely pulverize the moss. It should only take a few seconds to chop it into some bits, and it should be a watery consistency. Another option is to finely dice it up with a knife.
You can use this mixture in various ways. You can pour it around the enclosure, allowing it to settle and grow naturally, or use a small brush to paint the moss smoothie onto specific areas such as rocks or branches.
To promote moss growth, it’s crucial to keep the moss moist at all times. Mist the area regularly and make sure to create a humid environment within the enclosure. Monitor the moisture levels and adjust as needed to support healthy moss development.
It’s important to remember that moss growth can be slow, and it may take time for the moss to establish. Be patient and provide the proper environment.
With this technique, you can easily achieve a lush and vibrant moss cover in your vivarium without breaking the bank.
We go more in depth about moss smoothies in our article “How to make a moss smoothie” if you want to give it a go yourself.
