MARIMO Moss Ball Care | Jill Maurer

What are marimo balls? Marimo moss balls are unusual house plants or indoor water plants that look like a green ball plant in water. They are used as tank plants or water plants and originate in Japan. Watch to see how to care for your Japanese marimo moss ball plants!
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[@molove9267]

i want one so bad so i can name it bob moss

[@JillMaurer]

Oh that's a perfect name!! xoxo

[@nolzm338]

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[@jeyst1414]

May I use the name for my soon to arrive moss ball

[@discountartichoke]

My friend and I are getting some and that's what we were planning on naming it lol

[@em9zz]

OMG IM SO DOING THAT THANJYOU

[@pinkandpink4577]

I'm definitely a plant hoarder and have considered these several times but I haven't done the research. Now I'm convinced I need these!

[@JillMaurer]

Oh let me know how you like them! xoxo

[@bkrbkrl]

Helpful hint: use vinegar/some salt to clean/scrub that line on the glass. If really stubborn, you can even soak the vase overnight in the sink with water and the vinegar (a big splash of it) but rinse thoroughly before reuse.

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you! I will definitely try that!! xoxo

[@jaelkatz677]

@@JillMaurer You can also use lemon salt to get rid of the line

[@JillMaurer]

@@jaelkatz677 Thank you!!

[@carmengarceau2943]

I just bought 8 Marimo moss balls about two weeks ago. I am about to clean them. I found your video very interesting and informing. I was looking for a video so I could learn how to clean them and I came upon yours. I am truly happy to have watched. Yours is the best one I have watched. I will save it so I can go back once in a while. Thank you

[@JillMaurer]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!! xoxo

[@AutumnBeckman]

What a nifty little plant! I like how you display them. Thanks for going into all this detail about how to properly care for them. Great job using different camera angles, too!

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you Autumn! This one was a challenge with the two cameras and figuring out the new setting. I had to play with the camera angle and lighting. The back wall of my kitchen has windows, and it's hard to shoot with the light coming from behind. I'm so happy you enjoyed it! xoxo

[@vampie7593]

I just bought mine! I've been feeling really lonley lately so this will definitely help!!

[@lesliecraven3087]

I am such a plant person and never ever have I seen these Fantastic little tribbles that grow and divide just like the real ones from Star Trek ha ha. On the wish list for sure. Thank you

[@JillMaurer]

Oh my goodness Leslie! I'm a trekky and never saw them as tribbles. I won't be able to look at them the same again!! xoxo

[@kendljennings7782]

yes i now want to get some about to order mines now !!!!!!

[@alessandragrillo1638]

They definitely are green acquatic tribbles!!! 😂😂 Just brought my little tribble, Happy, home a few days ago. Now I'm trying to learn how to take care of it as best as I can 🥰

[@tomyemm2415]

I've recently emptied my fish tank after my final fish died. He was 10. I decided to stop keeping fish once he had passed away. My two marimo balls have been sat there for a couple of days on the wet gravel, still partially soaked in water. I was wondering how to dispose of them and feeling a bit sad about it. After watching your video I'm putting them straight into a jug of water and I'm going to buy a jar for them tomorrow with a small oxygen vent and follow your tips. Happy ending! They will live on! 😀. Thank you so much for this video 🙂

[@bipbot5613]

This is so calming to watch ❤️

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it!! xoxo

[@Peter-xg3is]

Nice

[@sarahkreller9603]

Interesting! I never would have thought that they would need fertilizer!

[@fabulousirene]

Very interesting to know. My first time to see it. Thank You so much dear for sharing ❤️

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you for watching Irene! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! xoxo

[@dustyrose8126]

For the white ring buildup on glass or anything else in the tank or bowl. I have found api ph down ( it’s for fish tanks to drop the ph level) on a rag or paper towel straight from the bottle and rubbed on the ring removes that buildup easily. If by any chance a little bit is still there, rinse and repeat. Works wonders and saved a filter on one of my tanks.

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you so much for this! I will definitely try it!! xoxo

[@hazyanlazy123]

Never squeeze the algae’s it’s not a sponge they break apart because it’s just a string of tight bound plant. Lightly swish the ball around donor squeeze. This will create brown spots.

[@JillMaurer]

I've never had any get brown spots. The people who grow and sell these instruct gently squeezing them.

[@draco.malfoy5666]

hazyanlazy123 you actually should squeeze them gently

[@Goldenrod6901]

The line is evaporated water. Ita nothing more than an old water stain. Its common in tanks that evaporate often. Take a rough sponge and some windex and rinse well. Done ^-^

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you!! xoxo

[@MariahSalhany]

@@JillMaurer Use Barkeeper's Friend for harder water lines!

[@JillMaurer]

@@MariahSalhany Thank you!

[@attlyspeer6496]

Is anyone else here because they bought these as an impulse? Or is it just me?

[@sejsaplala9745]

Me me me! I had a breakdown yesterday and felt so lost. The first thing I saw on my Facebook feed after a long ugly cry were these beautiful puff of nature. I got interested, searched a bit about it and I bought two right away. They arrived the same day too so Im keeping them in a cookie jar for now 😂😂😂 In the meantime im researching more about them so I can really take good care of them, specially now that it is so hot coz it's summer here and Im in a tropical country Good luck to us new marimo parents!!!

[@jordanfield111]

I love that second tank you used. Any idea where I could get the same one?

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you. I got it many years ago and can't remember where. It was probably somewhere like Pier 1 Imports or Homegoods. It's one of my favorite vases for forcing branches. I just tried searching and couldn't find it. If I do I'll let you know. xoxo

[@vivbonn3777]

U can also give them something called a ‘vacation’ and it technically putting it in the fridge

[@tamreedamjed8050]

They aren't a plant or moss but in fact algae which is neither plant nor animal....but lovely to have

[@deannacharman4783]

I got a moss ball yesterday and they are not moss there are a tipe of algy jently squeeze them in cleaning they love nice cold water they are a tipe of plant you could clean them 1 a week to stop getting brown patches on them they can live up to 100 years and over

[@annikaewing960]

My friend and I both love plants. We end up trading or just giving each other plants 😂 My friend gave my a baby Marino ball and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I’m really excited to have it! One thing I haven’t been able to find is how far away can I keep it from the window?

[@JillMaurer]

It needs bright light but not direct, not right in the window. Don't keep it in a room with no windows like a bathroom, but you can keep it in a room that has reasonable sunlight. I turn the lights off during the day and see how much sunlight is coming in. If the room has reasonably light with the lights off that seems to be enough light for mine. Enjoy your new little guy!! xoxo

[@annikaewing960]

Jill Maurer thank you so much!!!

[@tyaleimcshane1310]

So does it matter if the tank or the thing you have then in is small like I'm getting one and idk if I need a big tank

[@JillMaurer]

I have put them in small vases. You don't need a big tank for these. xoxo

[@tyaleimcshane1310]

@@JillMaurer thx so mucn cause I was bout to buy a big tank .

[@JillMaurer]

@@tyaleimcshane1310 You are very welcome! I hope you love them!!

[@jaelkatz677]

@@tyaleimcshane1310 You can add them to a fish tank. They are SO nice in there too... Or add a gold fish to a round ball, but I have heard that goldfish damage them. I have not yet tried to combine them though...

[@Mika-vs6cr]

It looks great

[@JillMaurer]

Thank you! xoxo

[@carmenparkvet3100]

Do i need to feed my moss balls?

[@JillMaurer]

It is good to feed them. Here is the fertilizer I use amzn.to/2F3cxNQ

[@dotgnodd]

What does they eat?

[@JillMaurer]

There are fertilizer drops you can put in. Here is the link: amzn.to/2F3cxNQ

[@ejjanolino5733]

Do moss balls need nutrients? Im worrying since i have frogbits in my betta tank, since frogbits is a floating plant, it gets nutrients from the water instead in the substrate. So im worrying if moss balls are gonna compete with frogbits in nutrients

[@JillMaurer]

I use fertilizer drops for mine. I can't speak to the competing of nutrients because I don't keep them with other plants. There are people who put them with other plants and even some animals so you may be able to find someone using them that way. xoxo

[@TigressPhoenix]

I love your container. Where did you find it?

[@brothermananderson3707]

They are algae actually

[@em9zz]

Do you have to feed them?

[@JillMaurer]

I use a few drops of liquid fertilizer made for them. xoxo

[@amekhnpiaoliang5875]

I have a question, can we put ice in the marimo moss ball tank if the water is quite a little bit hot ?

[@JillMaurer]

I'm not really sure and have never done that. I just add cold water as the water level drops.

[@amekhnpiaoliang5875]

But the cold water, does it have be cold like it was in the fridge for 2 3 4 days or normal cold like not to cold and not to warm ? Because at my home is a little bit hot and sometimes it’s very hot .

[@JillMaurer]

@@amekhnpiaoliang5875 I just add the cold and room temperature water in the beginning. Then it all comes to room temperature, and they seem happy. If you are especially worried you could add a bit of water from the refrigerator every day to cool the water slightly.

[@amekhnpiaoliang5875]

Jill Maurer thank you 😁😁😁

[@AndrisWorld]

How interesting x

[@AndrisWorld]

Never heard of them x

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks Andri! I enjoy them. xoxo

[@strawberrytart3540]

Where did you get the curved jar?

[@sarahbarnes5876]

The skinny vase is way to small they actually like to move a pound and have babies

[@wingedbirds3887]

Moss balls are actually a form of algae.

[@robertkawako852]

They are algae not moss.

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks for the clarification Robert. They are algae and are known colloquially as Marimo moss balls.

[@annmark9150]

Interesting! How were you introduced to these cute little balls? I just may give them a try. Thanks Jill!

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks Ann! I learned about them a few years ago on KZbin. I was searching for information on caring for indoor plants. They are easy and so different. Let me know what you think if you decide to try them! xoxo

[@annmark9150]

Jill Maurer - indeed I will. Thanks again and continued success on your “one-a-day” postings. Love them.

[@bricology]

" *MAH*-ree-moh", pleeeeze.

[@nellyivos2404]

Dish soap? Em' NO.

[@chloehater8463]

(Its not moss)

[@emilymarie9796]

They aren't moss! They're algae.

[@emilyterry1455]

they are actually not a plant! they are a specific type of algea! x

[@emilyterry1455]

(not moss)

[@geoff2o9]

They're not moss though. They're algae.

[@lucca_M]

Why is she blinking so much

[@addym8824]

They are not moss they are algae

[@Kitkatluv33]

Why would someone want this?? It just looks like a blob of green fungis

[@JillMaurer]

People have different tastes and preferences.

[@quintusvandermerwe4138]

It is not Moss. It is Algae

[@pammccloud7860]

I have 3 . I did have them in my aquarium & since have removed them. I put them in a pretty glass vessel. I love them

[@peyton6713]

i’m getting mine tomorrow!! :)

[@JillMaurer]

Oh I hope you love them as much as I do! xoxo

[@willie5935]

would it be bad for a marimo of I put it in a container with a lid? I have two cats and I want to have one as a pet, but I'm scared that the cats might eat the marimo or take it out of the water to play. But I also don't know if a lid would be harmful for them

[@JillMaurer]

I'm guessing that would be bad because they wouldn't get oxygen.

[@nanetteorchid6680]

you could always buy some screen material and tie it on with a pretty ribbon, or even tack it on with some glue gun drops... even some netted produce bags would work.

[@vivbonn3777]

I’m getting Marimo balls and I have. A very curious dog so I’m getting a tank with a lid that has a decently sized hole not to big on the lid

[@catperson4411]

I am getting on and his name is going to be Randy mc clock 😁

[@JillMaurer]

Ha! xoxo

[@catperson4411]

@@JillMaurer I got him ♥️ and he likes to float

[@JillMaurer]

@@catperson4411 Yay!

[@lily_h-m7j]

The marimo foods is just green food coloring

[@anagodinez2697]

I had quarantine my marimo moss balls I bought from petco for two days and today I discovered whitish see through like strands hanging vertically on the surface of the water. I dont have a filter for a 2 gallon tank so that is another problem. Can anyone help

[@sethalinesl2787]

It's late but I hope they're better! I have never heard of whitish see through strands, but I'd suspect it's dust on the surface. Good job on quarentining, that's super important for plants but rarely does anyone do it. Have you figured out what is was by now?

[@JillMaurer]

I saw that happen with some of mine and changed their water more regularly. I'm not sure what it is.

[@baiyinadotcom]

These look cool. I’ve never heard of them!

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks Baiyina! I'm having a lot of fun with them and think they would suit your design style. They're also very easy to take care of! xoxo

[@Bootes1]

Not a moss. Algae!

[@Christianbaleishot]

I really want to get one ❤️

[@JillMaurer]

Let me know if you do! xoxo

[@janedoe-tz3zh]

I don't understand why they need rinsing out. In nature surely they clean themselves? Or are they man made plant? Thanks!

[@JillMaurer]

In nature they are naturally rinsed by a river in motion. In a jar there is no water flow and the water becomes stagnant so it must be replaced periodically. xoxo

[@lucca_M]

There not a mos there a algea

[@50plusluxurystyle]

Hi Jill. Super interesting video. I had never heard of these plants. 😍

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks Isabel! I'm glad I could introduce you to something new! xoxo

[@fbull66]

I dont see the food listed that you used

[@JillMaurer]

Food/Fertilizer for Marimo Moss Balls amzn.to/2F3cxNQ

[@RainbowBodyWisdom]

Thank you nice video!!

[@JillMaurer]

You are very welcome! xoxo

[@robbiethurston3492]

Thanks❣️ I learned something new.

[@JillMaurer]

I'm glad you liked it Robbie! xoxo

[@smscrapper]

These are so interesting and unusual. I have never heard about or seen them before. I have such a brown thumb I’d probably just kill them lol. My husband on the other hand would probably have them reproduce and multiply by the dozens! Very interesting video!

[@JillMaurer]

So funny Sharon! At least I don't think you could over or under water them!! xoxo

[@bones1026]

Adorable! I’m convinced I need these in my life now!

[@JillMaurer]

Thanks! Let me know how it goes!! xoxo

[@bones1026]

Jill Maurer Hi! I got some today and put them on my bookshelf, they look great with my decor. So glad I learned about these, haha!

[@hanzkybabe7899]

ma'am what is the name of that solution or fertilizer? ty

[@JillMaurer]

It is called Marimo Food. Here is the link amzn.to/2F3cxNQ

[@hanzkybabe7899]

Jill Maurer thank you so much ma'am❤️