The Best Types of Moss For Terrariums & How To Care For Them

The Best Types of Moss For Terrariums & How To Care For Them
If there is anything more satisfying and wholesome than healthy moss I’m not aware of it. In this video I’ll show you 8 kinds of moss that work in a terrarium along with care instructions for each one.
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[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Is there a type of moss you would add to this list?

[@Jeff-zj1vi]

Fern moss, please. I have a lot growing in my area, and pretty much the only moss that grows here. I would like to see how it grows or how to be able to utilize it for terrariums.

[@eidiu3551]

@@Jeff-zj1vi Thuidium or selaginella ? latter one is really great in terrariums

[@snotheadgaming2150]

Thuidium Delicatulum, delicate fern moss, truly amazing

[@taydanielle4068]

Could you do a video on plagiomnium ciliare saber tooth moss by any chance? I cant find very much information on it. I am in the US and it seems pretty rare

[@wishywashy1153]

The fern moss

[@mikerusso4775]

Man, it's nice seeing Heath Ledger on my screen again...

[@vannahlittle103]

Feeling like I’m on a different plane of the multiverse 👁

[@anandasouthard7760]

Omg I thought the exact same thing!

[@taracrupi2410]

My thoughts exactly!

[@buddahGump]

😅😅😅

[@thetatiness]

I'm sure there's been tons of ppl that have said that. Ben, I'm new to terrariums....but iike the familiar face.

[@coraliep-r4346]

Personally a big fan of Unidentified Random Moss I found on the ground outside by a pond, and Unidentified Random Moss #2 that started growing spontaneously in the greenhouse. I hope they'll be happy in the terrarium I made...

[@marilucaycho]

I am beggining in the world of terrariums...and your videos are really helping me to understand every little thing.....thanks!!!

[@ricagallaza5613]

The Forest Spirit globe, how cool is that! 🤩

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thank you very much!

[@curvingfyre6810]

I'm surprised that hypnum, sphagnum, and badge moss didn't make an appearance. Sphagnum is an icon of all horticulture, live or dead, and hypnum and badge are among the most common wild mosses, and in my experience are the most adaptable. Even thread moss is remarkably hardy and common. Fern moss, while less common, is incredibly iconic, and known to be an easy terrarium option.

[@minecraftgod3171]

I find 'greater fork moss' on forest hikes, and i do use it.

[@Tonknado]

Bun moss is my absolute go to. I've used sheet mode a little too but it's finicky and takes a lot of cleaning up before I can use it! I've used aquatic mosses when aquascaping but am always concerned I won't have enough humidity to use in my terrariums. I'm definitely going to try some of the others on your list though.

[@langmechannel]

Very inspiring, thanks for showing this awesome video it helps me improve of my moss garden and other sort of things.

[@Crush0819]

I’m a beginner starting my mom’s journey and you are a great help good work

[@TheJelenaL]

Love your tutorial! Love your voice!

[@katepanthera7265]

That little bottle at 8:40 is adorable. It is an empty ink bottle?

[@robertbird915]

Love your vids. great stuff !!👍👍👍

[@connicono7423]

Hola seria interesante tambien saber que temperaturas aguanta cada uno. donde hay un video donde explicas el sustrato? para propagacion?

[@andregross6062]

I find tons of moss in greenhouse floors and ask to pick it. Others i find growing off trees near water sources like big fancy fountains.

[@NAERA3]

Thanks for sharing the link bought a sample already 😀

[@stancexpunks]

Please do a video on how you store or propagate your moss

[@spiderflux]

@WorcesterTerrariums Hello! What are the plants at 9:17 that are surrounding the moss, with the rings on their stems? And do they need to be grown in water? Thanks for all the videos, they've been very helpful and relaxing, even, cheers!

[@user-kd8ng8gh7j]

Thank you for the recommendations which is very helpful. Do you have any advice to prevent mould?

[@heidimichellelotusbutterfl4976]

Beautiful!

[@VinnyAndSweetPea]

Thank you for this video, it was very informative. How do you store unused moss? Do you have a video explaining that?. Thnx

[@terrascaping]

It's a great video. Thank you very much sir..... Just one thing I want to know that what is the best temperature settings for growing moss??

[@bengalichic9333]

Yay so excited for this

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thanks for watching ❤

[@N7Tigger]

I have a bioactive boa enclosure and the approach I took was grabbing a bunch of what I think is common feathermoss from my local park and stuck it in various places around the enclosure. Where it dies I will remove it. Where it lives I will water it. I just wish I had more types available but there seems to be very little in my area.

[@jadeuru]

Multiple Decades ago I created and failed many a terrarium. Now after I have found you I have three successful ones but they are all different. You taught me not to use soil (although one of mine has some ) and you taught me not to worry about roots, just place on top and they grow. That light and fresh air are key. So many things I have learned these past 6 months! Only problem I have are gnats and I have no netting for the top. I purchased 2 little aquariums and want to go soilless

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thank you so much for watching my videos! I can't begin to tell you how much that means to me. For gnats, I highly recommend sciarid nematodes!

[@Madness_To_The_Core]

@@WorcesterTerrariums these are for closed or open terrariums? I noticed some of the containers did not have lids.. Can they live in both?

[@tongniclumson-eklu786]

Hello @WorcesterTerrariums I am a big fan of your work. Quick question: what is the name of the website where you said we could get the terrestrial mosses worldwide?

[@user-jv7rp7md3i]

Hi Ben Your terrariums are wonderful. I have made a few. They are in a conservatory. Do you think they need LED Light. Thanks Louise

[@kingkato21]

Hello and good day. I am working on setting up a bio enclosure for a terrestrial tarantula, I'm considering using Polytrichum juniperinum moss and was wondering if you had any experience. I'm also going to check out the pincushion moss you suggest.

[@joeswampdawghenry]

You were a great actor!!

[@kklim2779]

Have a question: Is pyrrhobryum dozyanum easy to care for? Happy in regular terrarium mix or wrapped in moist sphagnum moss?

[@SDCollectiveBand]

Great video! Can you tell me what the vine looking plant is called at 10:33? Thanks!

[@Tigerssnakes]

Hi I need your help please im busy building a hardscape for a bush viper . What most will work the best

[@mifzalsabit7215]

What type of substrate you use for moss propagation?

[@shewearsfunnyhat]

I know we are told to not harvest wild moss. But, my apartment manager said that the landscape company is going to kill the moss on the property. Since the plan is to kill it, can I ethically harvest some?

[@zane003]

thanks. I'm having a hard time finding a type of moss to grow as companion with potted plants. I tried many types but no success. any advice here? thanks

[@GulyasGuy]

Do you leave your LED grow lights on 24/7?

[@discoverwhatyouneed5705]

Where do you buy the moss? Or is it easy to find outdoors?

[@Checkmate777]

I bought a bonsai tree and collected some moss on a rock when I was on a hike and brought it back. It’s the Rock cap miss I believe and I hope it does well for my bonsai. I’m not sure because I found it on a rock and not soil and I’m no a nature expert or anything.

[@Checkmate777]

Someone please give me some pointers cause finding direct answers online is very difficult

[@np700]

Thanks for the tips. I want to start making these as gifts. You look so happy with your moss and awesome you know all the names. Also, you look mixed asian to me!

[@Babyluthi]

He has Celtic eyes.

[@cesargonzalez6828]

Do you dig it in like a plant or simply lay moss over dirt

[@mossabz]

amazing dear ben🤩👌💯

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Thanks Mo!

[@ashurazoro.]

Sir, can you tell me that, if boiled, cool water is good for moss?

[@thoaitaitran109]

Hi, is anyone know the name of the moss at left tank at 6:40 ? I have it but I don't know it's name. Thank you!

[@arctica7170]

What a nice and informative video! I have a question if I may. I've recently bought a large box of Leucobryum Glaucum, for my frog vivarium. I was wondering how you ensure that no bugs are introduced to the terrarium/vivarium, since mosses often carry hitchhikers. I currently have the moss (and all the other plants) in quarantine (for 4-8 weeks) before I will use them. I do not want to use any chemicals because of the frogs, as they are hyper sensitive. What I have done is to thoroughly rinse the moss in water (room temperature) and submerged the moss for 20 minutes before draining it and leaving it in its (nearly) airtight quarantine box, with access to natural light (no direct sun). All soil is removed as well. For misting I use dechlorinated water meant for the frogs. I am considering investing in a water purifier as well. The water here in the Netherlands is very hard, like in Great Britain. Would you say the routine I have with the moss and plants is sufficient to remove bugs, or do I need to make additional steps?

[@isakrags3804]

What serpadesign does is, that he puts The Moss in water rinses, then into another bowl of water, rinses, and so On until theres nothing left other than The Moss itself. This Will also remove dirt

[@katepanthera7265]

You can search 'sterilize/quarantine moss for terrariums'. There are quite a few sites and probably YT videos as well.

[@TruthIsNot4Sale]

I want to put a cute little moss dish in my bathroom it has no windows but it has a skylight on the ceiling would a skylight be enough light?

[@Art_Trader450]

Awesome

[@akronkid1]

Were are the links your talking about i dont see them

[@simeondawkins6358]

Will flesh well water work?? its pure

[@wishywashy1153]

Waiiittt... What kind of fertilizer do I use???

[@overlypleasant4209]

Could I use aquarium water? I water my houseplants with the dirty water I have after water changes and was wondering if I could do the same for moss

[@nateross14]

What about Star Moss ( Tortulla Ruralis)? Seems like this could be a very nice terrarium moss also.

[@MF-xp9tq]

How do you maintain "good Airflow" in an enclosed terrarium? Thanks!

[@oneyedthing]

10:25 I guess a good blow job as demonstrated

[@katepanthera7265]

Usually by taking cover or lid off for a few minutes every few days. Online sources vary as to how long and how often. You can buy acyrilic lids with or without small holes in them online to cover jars or bottles. Moss terrariums don't necessarily have to be covered, but it does help keep humidity higher when you do.

[@CatFish107]

Hmmm. Moss doesn't like hard water you say? Maybe that's why I'm having such a difficult time with it in my guppy tank? My tap water is close to distilled, and I add minerals for the livebearers. Looking to set up my old aquarium as a terrarium, and currently researching plants.

[@dameanvil]

00:00 🌿 Moss enhances terrariums by adding depth and visual appeal. 01:48 💡 Terrestrial and aquatic mosses have different requirements but both contribute to terrarium aesthetics. 02:22 🌿 Mood moss is easy to plant and covers large areas quickly, suitable for both small and large terrariums. 03:26 🌱 Dichranomarges greater fork moss adds height and texture, requiring minimal preparation before planting. 04:28 🌿 Lukovium glorcum pincushion moss thrives in terrariums with minimal maintenance, ideal for beginners. 06:06 🌱 Polytrichum formosum bankhair moss is visually striking but requires experimentation for optimal growth. 07:04 🌿 Niamh hornum spear moss maintains vibrant color and contrasts well with other mosses, adding visual interest. 08:00 🌱 Iridium tamariscanum tamarisk moss, with its feather-like texture, enhances terrariums with a sense of scale. 09:02 🌊 Aquatic mosses like taxiphyllum barbieri java moss and vesicularia derbiana Christmas moss provide ground cover and are easy to maintain with proper airflow and humidity.

[@RandomRyan9590]

What should I do with the bottom of the Mood Moss?

[@0000antares]

Hi I'm from Italy, I love your tutorials, I face everytime the same problem in my country everybody use local moss which is temperate so when summer comes all mossarium/terrarium die due to high temperature. Does the mosses you are talking avoid these problems? thanks

[@lorenzosimani3337]

I want to ask the same question.

[@connicono7423]

same question.

[@jackbarnes701]

His terrariums are all indoors under warm artificial light. They are more than likely in a cool dry room where sun light doesn't affect the temperature

[@jups1878]

Where can I buy this beautyful Mood Moss in Germany? So far I have not found an affordable provider.

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmm does chlorine and Chloramines kill moss ? i use it all the time for aquatic moss , never had problems , only land moss it did turn brown

[@petrawey]

So, are these tropical mosses? If not, don't they need a cold period for dormancy?

[@aqualabcreations]

Moss rocks!

[@mossbased]

A good place in the us is tnnursery for bulk moss

[@dorianleakey]

can you use rain water?

[@vexator19]

Would the mosses grow on soil rather than rocks?

[@sumanngon]

How do you clean up the glass after spraying water? Doesnt uncleaned water leave water marks?...or worst still all foggy inside the closed bottle! If you have more than one terrariums wouldnt the whole day will go watering and cleaning (however way you do it)? Subscribed your channel. One the way to building my first landscape. Looking forward to learn from you. Thanks

[@katepanthera7265]

Easist is to use a spatula to push all water off sides of glass down towards the bottom (like you'd squeegee your shower after using it), and then using paper towels or small washcloth to clean off the rest.

[@mossdwellers114]

Are you able to propagate your moss quickly enough ? Or do you constanly rebuy it ?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

I don't propagate moss but it lasts me a long time. I haven't bought any in a while

[@ThPntratr]

Where can I buy these in the US

[@PianoExpectations]

I wonder if you’ve read The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert? Love that book. Moss reminds me of that book. It’s fiction.

[@FoulUnderworldCreature]

I got some leucobryum glaucum and it sort of stayed a tiny lump and didn't grow nearly as big as yours. Then about half of it got eaten by my isopods. :( I wish I could get it to grow as tall as yours!

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

Aw, sorry to hear that. Light, airflow and humidity is key.

[@jennyyeet8052]

Hi I just wanted to ask I found some moss near my house and I think it’s fern moss but it’s all dried up will it grow on soil?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

I'm unsure, only one way to find out!

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Put a nice oak bark in matey

[@josephg8818]

What about Hypnum Cuppresiforme

[@BorrowedLandscapes]

Would you recommend not using rain water for terrariums seeing as it wasn't in your list.

[@jakemontone807]

No sphagnum?

[@ctm75]

3:40 *whew* I really am not the only person who has done this*

[@juliakaczmarek2191]

do normal lamps give sufficient light for the moss?

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

The bulbs I use omit enough light 😁

[@emanuelhuff3263]

@@WorcesterTerrariums emit 🙂 omit is subtraction

[@angel20101953]

How can I eliminate mold of terrarium?

[@shefaulsrooftop6544]

Add springtails

[@idostuff9066]

cool

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

😎

[@faze_maselli6080]

can someone send me a link to moss and cliffs website cause i cant find it

[@WorcesterTerrariums]

mossclerks.co.uk/

[@marcosaffioti]

Where to find mosses for terrarium?

[@pchabanowich]

💐

[@dyagni6443]

I love your videos, if i live next to you i will ask for a gift

[@jazzycaviness6397]

Cute an smart nice

[@juegoscubicos4410]

Where I live, star moss is the only autoctonous species of moss 😊

[@pallian3870]

The best type of lights for mosses thats tried and true in the terrarium and dartfrog hobby are cold very bright white lights. Warmer lights does not encourage growth as much

[@93kristof]

Water filters do not change water hardness, completely different particle size! The only ways to do it are reverse osmosis or distillation.

[@stevezastrow9252]

Your bg music is driving me nuts

[@SANTAMILGammy]

Apple snail eat java moss?

[@Justificus]

Your exhaled breath has an abundance of CO2, which is the gas that plants inhale for life and exhale O2 for us animals to live. So breathing on moss and then closing the container gives moisture and CO2 for growth. That's a good thing!

[@JessieRed]

I rub my face on my moss too....its so soft❤

[@naimac2744]

So can you use any moss in a terrarium?

[@jackwu3189]

😮🌱👍🌠

[@gavinslack4980]

Scottish tap water doesn't seem to be an issue.......... I find a lot of everything involving water being an issue

[@joeswampdawghenry]

I created a beer terrarium!! Drinks on me$!!!!

[@joeswampdawghenry]

So this is where you've been heath ledger!!!???

[@tropicalseedlings]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3mwgpahbrdsbbs moss rehydration time-lapse & species

[@zepaygames3707]

You look like a young heath ledger

[@Logab13]

PARLEZ …. Oui parlez français 😅🙏🏼🥹🌱 Au moins pour les sous-titres 🤓🍀👍🏼

[@dioramapresepe7972]

hi friend i sent you an email to buy moss

[@spidermancompilation9483]

What the actual fk i thought you were Heath Ledger

[@joeswampdawghenry]

I made one with a tequila bottle n a blue donkey appeared mate!! Wot shuld i do with it?

[@hassaanghauri8399]

Your face resembles Jhon Cena