How to revive dried sphagnum moss | easy tutorial

In this vid, I show you guys how I regrow live moss from dried sphagnum moss, and how I use it to make a terrarium. This is a very simple process, it just takes time and patience. Let me know if you have any questions!
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benji
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0:00 - intro
1:15 - regrowing the moss
5:49 - making a sphagnum moss terrarium
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[@sya]

Used to have the wrong impression that moss was dirty and only grew in places like sewers, couldn't be more untrue. Recently I started having isopods as pets and wanted to create a cool terrarium for them to live in, and I finally discovered how pretty moss actually is. It's like owning a tiny forest, and watching my isopods roam freely on the green moss is just so comforting.

[@FunTimeWithLeo]

woahh thats so cool!

[@MrT-dn5hm]

What kind? I really like the duckies and the bumblebee

[@MimMiao]

I feel you were just mistaking moss with mold♡

[@bassraja1978]

Moss grows in damp and dirty places like drains and sewers

[@zacktory921]

Nice! Isopods are awesome!

[@albertcalibo]

I've been searching the internet for this! Yours is the simplest and it's exactly what I was looking for. Great job benji. I wish I can also setup my own sphagnum moss terrarium in the future.

[@aureliah6977]

Same but it was the first option I had

[@charliblake8551]

I know this comment is from 5 months ago but just in case you’ve not found it yet, it’s on Amazon. I just got mine in the mail today so hopefully I’ll have luck with it!…🤞🏼😬🤞🏼

[@TheBrianna1431]

@@charliblake8551 it's almost $40 on Amazon 😵

[@ronyx86]

@@TheBrianna1431 I got a $4 one in India, i am quite happy that I have nice bloom out of that shitty thing.

[@anabellebrown5891]

I just love moss. It’s so mysterious and cute! I would love to be small and live in it 💕

[@missyflutter5562]

Kindred I understand 🥰

[@alf3071]

lmao so cute

[@TikiJsLounge]

I have thought the exact same thing. Moss = ❤️!

[@iancannon2825]

@anabellebrown You're a strange person!🧐...but cute!!🤗🤭

[@Justificus]

Most large pet stores have Frog Moss or Terrarium Moss that comes in container bags. This sphagnum moss still has life in it and will propagate faster. Some brands of Orchid Moss (where you buy plants) will be able to revive from dry to growth as shown in this video. Most other brands will not propagate from the dried material. This is a great video and has all the simple and basic techniques for growing sphagnum moss - very nice presentation.

[@dorismeehan7260]

I planted a begonia prismatacarpa in sphagnum moss and was surprised when the moss grew. Now I grow my own sphagnum moss. Thanks for the video.

[@motorolas]

I watched this just over 4 months ago and tried this with some dried sphagnum moss I have. After all these months, finally seeing propagation of moss!

[@babayaga3098]

I love that you specify what water you’re using and give us every little detail of what you’re doing. You’re the best!

[@OwOUwUOnO]

After my grandmother had passed away' I've been travelling to her home so that I can gather up as much moss as I possibly can. The land is so healthy that the moss is growing in a thick layer. Definitely going to see if I can grow them in a few terrariums soon

[@khills]

Using the moss as a plant medium while you’re waiting for new growth is really clever!

[@gemmaquinn1048]

Benji, your mother must be so proud of you! Such a learned and articulate young man! Great vid!

[@hyulsia3338]

Don't expect all sphagnum packages to regrow though, most often it'd just be algae and in many cases the sphagnum is completely sterilized and the spores killed, though if you've some carnivorous plants nurseries/websited that deliver, you can buy live sphagnum moss directly for like 3€ in France, and it's quicker to propagate it and you'll be sure to have some sphagnum. That's better especially if you can't get your hand on Besgrow sphagnum moss, that's kinda hard in Europe, and I've never seen anyone regrow sphagnum excepted from this brand

[@benjiplant]

Just adding this for those in the US. If you want to buy live sphagnum moss, there are a few sellers on etsy! I’ve never purchased from them personally but i see their listings all the time. Worth checking out :)

[@mustgetmoss]

When you live in Asia: 👁👄👁

[@14.ghoullz]

@@mustgetmoss you have all the cool plant exporters though

[@mustgetmoss]

@@14.ghoullz wait what really

[@14.ghoullz]

@@mustgetmoss yeah they have alot of exporters I think the shipping should be way less expensive then it is in the us

[@ronyx86]

Damn Benji! This indeed does require a lot of patience. Bought dry moss from Amazon. I am not from a first world nation, so i received a moist brown/dark green moss (initially i was happy, thinking I will see shiny green stuff immediately) but it was dead. In my country the temperatures go 110F+ so, first challenge was to find a good light source minus that much heat, and so I just kept in one corner of the room. Second I had to sprinkle water once in 2-3 days, cuz even tiny bit of opening would dry up my entire container. This happened for 7 weeks and the colour just turned darker and darker and started smelling like a fish tank. Fortunately the place I stay in, the Rainy season started early so I was able to move the setup outside in a shade. I forgot about it for more than a week. Fortunately due to humid weather, the moisture remained and when I took a closer look boom!!! I saw tiny green buds coming out throughout the container. I am a happy person today and I thank you for this.

[@justythepanman7969]

What country is this ?

[@ivanildocarriel9404]

ola, você e de onde? eu sou do brasil e aqui na minha região é muito rico o musgo sfagno e eu estou com projeto de poder exportar para outos paises.

[@teixeir3]

I followed your tutorial and it totally worked! my moss is now green on the top and growing happily! Thanks for the tips :)

[@ot7stan207]

how long did it take?

[@knightsofneeech]

I just stopped by to say you are a wonderful teacher, very humble and I learned so, so much. I appreciate the straight forward approach! ❤️

[@6Pringles]

This is a fantastic tutorial, I didn't know that the dry moss can be 😳 revived! Thank you! 👍 I'll try your instructions! 😊

[@anneoverton5677]

i have watched this video so many times because i simply love looking at this moss. i don't even play it with audio anymore i am just in love with this moss it is so PERFECT. thank u benji i love ur content so much

[@micaelabenitez08]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE AHHHHHH glad this is simple gonna try it 🥰 thank for the vid benji love 💖

[@se5908]

the trimming sounds in the end were sooo satisfying

[@Li_ShuWei]

The last few shots are so satisfying!

[@Cinnysworld]

Thank you for making vides about plants you are my favrate Plant Tuber!! Your always so clam when speaking and have great camera angles and closeups when explaining.

[@johnnysharing6379]

I like how Benji speaks❤it makes feel peaceful and comfortable

[@va2xan]

Woah... I just love how you make your videos. I love it when the bright sunlight hit the mosses!

[@TROPHYosj]

Bought it. Tried it. And it works. I have some growing right now and the live green moss is coming in nicely. ❤.

[@amykhi]

I was randomly scrolling my KZbin homepage and I saw this video! I’ve FINALLY found someone as passionate about moss as I am!!!🥳 your channel is amazing!

[@whatsthechannelname2255]

I love this! There's some type of moss growing under my back steps and deck, it's as thick as thick carpet and so soft to walk on!

[@hanibaldj1920]

Wow, I had no idea you can grow dried spagnum moss. That is so clever and cool. I will definitely try it. Thanks.

[@melo443]

I'm Brazilian and I love to watch your videos, cause your english is so much easy to understand.

[@AGULHADAMUSICAL]

Me too

[@Ange-ns5be]

What a beautiful gift for your mom!

[@doreenrichardson906]

Extraordinary…I am now modeling a few projects off this method. I love the calm energy of your videos… just love them!Thank you

[@Schlemiel-schlimazel]

You are ASMR-ing me!!☺️ yYou have such a calm and sweet demeanor! Love the snipping shots at the end.

[@ArthurGrey.]

Thank you for this, Benji! You've convinced me to grow some. 💞

[@thuydao8945]

Finally, someone is able to come up with information that's keeping up promise of the tittle of the video. Thank you so much. 👍🌷

[@lizzyanthus1]

Great job on creating the frog! Looks remarkably like one! Thank you for this video too! I love moss. Good to know it can be regrown from dried. I am going to get some and try it. Thank you again! Have an awesome day!

[@stannetaprospere4301]

I did this accidentally. I was propagating my string of hearts, I thought it was algae at first but on closer inspection I realize it was actually the most turning green and having actual new growth. Now I'm researching how to build a terrarium or how to take care of moss, because I have no idea what to do with it. Update: Algae started growing on my moss and kind of took over☹️

[@vuedanto8576]

Sell it for profit. Stonks

[@cool7654321]

what a delightful surprise!

[@raffaelahusner6922]

🤣 the same happend to my as I was propagating Vanilla orchid 😍

[@aryah1513]

If I had to guess, I would guess you can dry out algae-infested moss. Re plant it as shown in this video and use less water this time in hopes to propagate the moss without the algae again. The spores of both should be contained within the patch.

[@kzookid2051]

Very interesting video. This is the first I've heard that dried Sphagnum moss can be rehydrated to grow. I'm definitely going to try it.

[@jessgentner7183]

I first watched this video three months ago and immediately ordered the same brand of dried moss. I placed a layer of it in a reusable 4"x6" container, covered it with plastic wrap, poked a few holes and once in a while sprayed it with distilled water. It's been 2 and 1/2 months since and I was starting to lose hope when, much to my surprise, I think I see small, living sphagnum leaves/branches starting to appear. Now I'm so excited to see if anything becomes of them. Until this point I've only been picking grass blades out of the rehydrated, once dry moss. Thanks for the video! I'm excited!

[@Giga1023]

I know it’s been a while but do you have an update?

[@saltlifegull4091]

Awesome video! Had no idea something dead and dried like that would regrow. I'm excited about trying it! Thanks so much.

[@janusroland]

Loved the moss clipping compilation at the end

[@Zamarae]

Wonderful thank you for sharing-I got some very dry moss for terrariums at the pet store but I preferred it because it doesn’t have dye but is mostly brown. There is hope yet!

[@isabellavalencia8026]

Thankyou for sharing all of the great information! Beautiful setup

[@rritika16]

Really loved the moss cutting asmr at the end 🌼❤️

[@angelstewart7192]

I have bben waiting so long for your tutorial on this! Thank you.

[@tut78]

Love love love that ASMR moss trimming at the end, also love your videos.

[@remy1016]

Omg!! I have a whole pack of spaghnum I was waiting to use and I had no idea you could do this.. Eeee I can’t wait to try this thank you so much for this video and all your other amazing ones obvs xx

[@emilydant9038]

did it work?? :)

[@remy1016]

@@emilydant9038 No :( it just goes nasty w algae, not sure what I’m doing wrong but I’m gonna keep trying!

[@dorinam2921]

Thank you! I like your content. Really relaxing and informative.

[@naddalaw1460]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! My future terrariums are going to be in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thanks for everything!

[@roguerat812]

Some great advice here. I started trying to grow moss a few months ago I'm finding some mosses are easier to keep than others.

[@glendacox6540]

Such beautiful creations! Can’t wait to try❤❤❤❤❤

[@steelmote]

I watched many videos about this. Your method requires the most time, but also results in the best moss. Nobody else I saw was growing it tall and dense like this. So I'm following this method with the dried Better-Gro moss common to Amazon and Lowe's.

[@ruhsexperimentsgliesperimentid]

Tried! And... Yes! Yes! The first green sprouts are here! Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@ThedGrill]

I knew from the thumbnail that my search is over, I never could find out where those moss trimming videos came from but I always found them to be super satisfining to watch. Thanks algorythm for leading me to this video.

[@jessielichty5457]

Wow that terrarium is stunning! Think I might have to try regrowing sphag !!

[@dcphifer4307]

I am really glad that I found you. I love Moss, as well. I became addicted to Mosses back when I started taking Bonsai Classes back in the early 80s. Now that I am starting a Fish Aquarium, I am looking to get the different species of Aquatic Mosses. I also miss having Terrariums around. Great Video. Thanks Dolores York Pennsylvania USA

[@minhja4924]

That’s cool Ben. I Definitely will try . I love moss covering my pot. Thanks for the vid 🥰🥰🥰😜👍

[@janinebean4276]

I ADORE that frog terrarium! 😍 your mom is going to love it! And the music is so soothing in that section

[@sandraelecanal4627]

Wow! I am going to try growing sphagnum moss too! Thanks for the video Benjie!

[@khaley37781]

This was so peaceful to watch and so interesting! Thank you! New subscriber.

[@acheronexile]

I really appreciate your effort. I'll need to test again on trying to get that stuff to come to life. Clear container would for sure be one thing I should have considered earlier. Also love the detail on those close shots, nice camera skills!

[@katxgarden8431]

Moss trimming was sooooo relaxing 😌.

[@AviSLeigh]

You are insanely BEAUTIFUL! Way to outshine your plants! 🥰

[@feliciaruck8519]

I love moss it’s so pretty!! Thank you for this I am trying it right now!!

[@boeyworld]

Thank you for the information. After watched your video, just bought the exact same brand of sphagnum moss in your video. Hope that they can grow as nice as those in your sphere.

[@Sabrina_Pi]

oh so satisfying when you cut the moss 😍

[@illummise8436]

All your plants are so gorgeous

[@Back2IndianGreens_2.0]

Beautiful elaboration. Just love it😊

[@NinjaOrchids]

very glad to see this works 😍 i will give it another go, seeing as my past attempts have not worked

[@peebeme1506]

Best moss review for me 🙏🏿 thanks. You explained grow with pictures and u talk very well - and straight to the point. I’m SUBBED in with you now ✌🏿

[@zouggy]

Great tutorial, thank you so much! I set up several containers with different conditions: one in a little plastic cup fed with artificial light (close to one of my aquarium), and another one, larger which was glass and air tight, lit by sunlight. I let them be, as they where, not doing anything. First, I was feeling like it didn't worked out. But a few days ago, while I was speaking with my brother, explaining the process to him, being sure it didn't worked out, I noticed tiny little green spots in the moss... and I was like "meh... must be algae...", but checking it, more closely, I noticed that new moss, where developing in the jar. Note that, I didn't used the brand you're using, but the same dried kind of product. I also made a tiny layer of rocks and clay balls (not sure of the translation, I mean those thing used in aquarium and planting to retain water). Today, the green spots have become patches and hopefully I'll be able to set up the projects I was looking for my little ecosystems I tend to keep at home. I think patience is the key to success, and if it fails, you can try again with experience learned from before. I'm pretty sure the glass jar was successful because it was pretty humid and exposed to sunlight, not too direct though. I also think even in our households where temperatures are controlled, the seasons has to do something here. I set up the jar and the container, in the end of December. And now in Spring, the moss is getting greener every day. There's probably a lot of comments, like this one on that video, but I just wanted to thank you, because your videos helped me finding some peace of mind when I was feeling down. Keep up the great work you are doing with those :)

[@benjiplant]

great to hear it's working for you! I love reading these updates :)

[@Queenkirlia]

wow, what a concept for a terrarium. it evokes such passion, it's as if i can feel something in me whence my eyes notice the placement of "head and booty"

[@Queenkirlia]

bc kinda looks like something phallic between two great planes of moss lmfao another beautiful video as always uwu

[@crimssonbonsai6937]

You're literally amazing 💕 I'm so happy I found someone who loves moss as much as I do !😁 thank you for the very informative video .💙💕💕

[@donnamie3792]

suddenly feeling restless again so now im here :( your vids never fail to make me feel better

[@thanunphonachaenpudsa901]

Amazing !! Love your idea...the water pot and frog aswell

[@ShyDog827]

That moss is really beautiful . I will try growing it , but I’m also going to look into ordering from Etsy as you suggested . I’m also going to design a terrarium like yours since I also have glass vases . Great video👍🏻

[@liar6209]

hi benji , i came here to tell you that you are my favorite KZbinr , i love you benjinho 😫💓

[@davidpayne423]

Nice video, with alot of information. Good job. I'm going to try it.

[@freethoth]

You are a brilliant and helpful fellow!

[@troyrodriguez1885]

Amazing! Dried moss can be alive. Thanks for this video!

[@alexandriafranklin2119]

Moss cutting asmr🤤 thanks for the video.

[@doveflew3326]

Although simple, this was helpful. Thank you for the video Benji :D

[@benjiplant]

of course :)

[@GardenArcX]

WOW ! That was so easy video & well managed. I have watched the video, that's nice thanks a lot 😄

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

I did not know you could do this. Excellent info thank you

[@taylerkai2297]

My appreciation for moss just grew. WOW, such aesthetic little plants! If you ever want to learn more about moss, there is a super relaxing and interesting podcast episode by Bryology with NY Times best selling author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. She wrote Gathering Moss and it is ear candy for anyone interested in learning more about moss! Was recommended this by my landscape professor and I think you'd like it!

[@benjiplant]

i’ll definitely check it out!!

[@tanisgeorgetti7317]

@@benjiplant OMG I LOVE MOSS SO MUCH THANKS FOR SHARING THIS I WANT TO GROW A BUNCH AROUND MY POND!!! YOUR THE BEST IM SO GLAD I FOUND YPUR VIDEO I DIDNT KNOW THIS WAS POSSIBLE!!!!

[@capturesbysree_]

Would love to see how the terrarium turned out 😊 pretty sure your mom loved it ❤

[@Alisiasaurus]

I found a glass globe just like yours and I’m about to grow some moss in it! I’m excited!

[@user-gi1wx4so8o]

This channel is classy ❤

[@belahbell9876]

It's been 2 years, my moss finally started to grow don't know why it took so long but this is the happiest day ever

[@Michelle-hw4wp]

Solo necesitaba un video tuyo para ser feliz hoy 😊

[@dipanjalir]

This is amazing! Am trying it..

[@mielmigueltimtiman6123]

I'm learning many things from your vids. Subscribed.

[@annmurphy677]

Great info, excellent presentation. Thanks

[@khti1097]

Thank you Benji. Using your method I managed to grow sphagnum moss. I am based in the middle east

[@hayley44448]

You get your moss from my country New Zealand 🇳🇿, so nice to hear 😁

[@starberry163i7]

This video is amazing I love all your videos so much there amazing!!!!

[@tierneylogan5943]

I’m stoked- i just randomly bought that same brand. I was actually going to chop it with a tiny bit of live sphag and make a kind of mix to try to propagate the live sphagnum faster, but maybe i won’t need to do that 😊 Although i do have a teensy bit of the pink sphagnum and I really want to get that going, it’s sooo pretty.

[@camilladanaher1678]

The terrarium you made for your moon is so cute! I love how natural the frog looks. My pillow moss is yellowing and I’m worried I’m killing it. :( do you have any moss maintenance tips? It’s just in a Tupperware partially covered by the lid. Thanks for the video. I can’t wait to try this and I think I’m going to start using sphagnum instead of dirt in terrariums now too. ^^

[@benjiplant]

ahh tbh ive never kept pillow moss so i can’t help much :(

[@khills]

This is late, Camilla, but check out the YT channel SerpaDesign. Tanner has moss care guides for a bunch of moss.

[@carolstuff]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@Yoliplanting]

That was breathtaking 💚💚

[@lalamccred4106]

Thanks for the info had this moss for a few months now I know what to do with it.👍🏾

[@oh.chrysalis]

Thanks for the how to! Just moved to LA and a majority of my windows are north facing, going to be turning them into my terrarium stations 🌿

[@kmmmmmma]

omg ur thai con in the background of some of the shots is gorgeous