Marimo Moss Ball Houseplant Info & Care! 💚🌿

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[@vixxnxx]

I love my moss balls. Fast becoming my favourite. I just love how you can customise the containers and how easy they are to look after. Yours look great.🌿

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

oxoxo vickie oxoxo yes they make excellent decor! Something a bit different 💚🌿🌱

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

I haven't considered getting any, but after watching your video I think I might just have to find some. I'm half Japanese and think I heard of giving these as gifts, which is so amazing, thanks so much Hannah for sharing this video, it was so much fun to learn about them, and now adding them to my plant list. I love the bowl yours is in, such a cute skull that fits the vibe of the Marimo balls.

[@ashleymia991]

I've been so interested in these! Thank you for the info!

[@meow_animagus]

they are adorable~I have a aquarium i bought for my sea monkeys (didn't hatch sadly) and will turn into a moss ball tank!

[@cherylanderson3340]

Hahaha! How adorable! Like little pets! I'd never heard of them before! I love moss & keep pots of them outside, but these are such a vivid green! Other than the color, they remind me of creatures in a Star Trek episode - "The Trouble With Tribbles!"

[@musicalmarion]

You could stick Googly Eyes on them haha

[@kathymacomber4502]

I bought one for my Betta and it scared him so much I had to remove it.

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Kathy MAcomber oh no lol! Is he used to tank decor?

[@kathymacomber4502]

I thought he was but he noticed the slightest change in decor

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Kathy MAcomber he’s a sensitive little guy 😆🐠💚

[@kathymacomber4502]

Shows we don’t give fish credit for intelligence

[@kathymacomber5115]

Kathy MAcomber no I took the moss ball out and gave it a new home

[@MissHellfire]

just needed that info, mine is still fine on the windowsill above the radiator, didnt know they could get soo old... amazing ..nice relaxing video again ..

[@corinnepirschel5956]

Yes 😄i found it 😆 it was an interisting video 💚💚 thank you 👍🥰

[@shibba24]

I need her to come to my house and decorate ❤ I love your home!

[@britttttt8391]

Lovely video! I picked some up today. Thank you!

[@deearzola2209]

Wow, never heard of them, thanks for sharing 👍

[@sassysucculent6291]

I love these little guys 💚 I only have 2 small ones but I hope to get a couple more large ones soon! Great video Hannah

[@e.c.8951]

Hannah, you are the best at making plant care videos. You can tell that you do a lot of research before you film. I especially like all the Instagram images you include. All of your hard work is very much appreciated.💚

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Eva C. Thanks so much I’m glad you enjoyed it! 💚🌿

[@twistysunshine]

Useful video, thank you!

[@BarmyBeetroot]

Brilliant video thanks Hannah, I bought some 2 weeks back and now I know how to look after them. I also thought about Gizmo :) I was told that sometimes they split on their own and have babies!

[@marishasveganworld2240]

Great video! Cute drawing! 😍😍😍

[@FarSkiesBeyond]

Wow, I was just watching this video by chance and saw that you flashed a pic of my marimo and my betta Tom Hanks, and Sullivan. Thanks for the name drop! I really appreciate it. I keep my tank at 79°F, but I chill them in the fridge for a couple of hours every week after I do a water change.

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Catlin L. Price Tom Hanks 😆💚🐠 You are so welcome! Love your set up!

[@marypolk9820]

I just got 3 moss balls. Loved your video. So much good information.

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Thank you I’m glad you found it useful! My moss balls are still doing great ☺️💚🌿✨

[@sandragoerlich7134]

Thanks for info Hanna my is looking good

[@zedgreenfingers]

Great video and in depth information for the care and maintenance of what are the cutest algae balls. I think I may have to get myself a little set up for my desk at work. Oh and love your Gizmo drawing. 😁😁🤒

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Plants_and_paints Thanks so much! Yes you should definitely get some… I think you would really like them! 🏡🌿💚🌱 Hope you are feeling a bit better! 😩

[@lochlinbly6959]

i have a moss ball in a heated 20 gallon tank and it does great

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Lochlin Bly fab thanks! Good to know 😃💚🌿

[@illumlife588]

I completely forgot to comment today because we began to talk through messenger! I love this video!! I will need to purchase some of the fishbowl and some stones to put at the bottom of the tank to make the moss balls look better and more at home! I really enjoy these videos Hannah! It helps a lot to see how you are taking care of them gives everyone a good usual and I can always come back to this video to take care of mine when I have any questions❤️ I love that they love low light and cooler water they will love my home ha ha Ha ha ha🌿😜💚 Love you my friend thank you for sharing❣️

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

ILLUM• LIFE thanks Emily! I too love the fact that they thrive in low light! So easy to care for 💚🌿 Have a fab day and thanks for watching 💚

[@illumlife588]

Tropical Plant Addict you bet Hannah! Love your content as I know I have told you 1 million times❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carpediem.9]

Very interesting :) I always payed attention to them whenever saw them in plant shops where they sell fish and such but never knew much about them :) I might get a few too if they don't require much light :))

[@hi.im.monica9350]

I L O V E D this video! So much great information on those uncommon little guys! And yes, I now want one! (Or two, or three) I am gonna go online and see if I can get a hold of some here in Norway, and maybe disguise them as a christmas gift for the hubby ;) I cant believe they live that long :O And I really like the "passing them down" aspect of owning them :) And I absolutely loved the drawing you made of Gizmo, it is so cute! You are insanely creative

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

And.Im. Monica Thanks so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. I’m sure I will see photos of them soon on your Instagram then 😆💚🌿

[@hi.im.monica9350]

@@TropicalPlantAddict Hahahahahaha I will try (very hard) not to spam you too much! :D

[@Alypinkflower]

I have 4 big moss ball in my 10gal gourami/endlers tank.. temp at 70 in summer and 78 in winter with heater np with clf led 60watts. I love ur setup

[@tikirico9647]

Very informative, really enjoy it! I did go thru your Halloween video about three more times,..🤔what could it be? "Marimo Moss Ball? ..I will get it as a gift, for myself, thanks! Your Dracula's Tavern! the lighting the change in music the pineapple pumpkin! very fun. And is that your "black cat" or the neighbors that happened to go by at the right time 🐱 ...You have such a fun looking place. Love it!

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

tikiRico Thanks so much! I really enjoy filming the themed tours… It took me quite a while to put all those decorations up ha ha. I’m really looking forward to filming the Christmas tour soon... Not too long until December now🎄❄️🌿

[@chicmommaplants9692]

💕💕💕💕💚

[@tamekahill2826]

Really love these guys. I purchased mines last fall they already double in size.

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Tameka Hill oh wow nice!!! 💚🌿

[@talibahfogel583]

Where did u get them

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Talibah Fogel My friend bought them for me as a gift so I’m not sure. I found some on Amazon though and linked them in my Amazon shop in the Description box 🌿

[@tamekahill2826]

@@talibahfogel583 I purchased them from eBay . I can remember the seller name my apologies .

[@sethalinesl2787]

Apparently super fast growth like that is a red flag unfortunately. Make sure you have real marimo algae, and it isn't covered in hair algae or isn't Java moss. If it's the real deal and no hitchhikers, then that's awesome and I aspire to have mine grow that fast

[@kosys5338]

I use these in the sump of my aquarium to pull nitrate from the tank. I throw them in the refugium, I have 10 of them in there and they just tumble around in the current. I have had them for like 15 years, they do a great job of helping get rid of nitrates. I don't see them as pets though or a display for my coffee table.

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

I also have one in my aquarium now 🌿💚

[@denisesanabia8422]

Thnx they are so cute I'll look for some enjoy cheers ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹👍🌴🌵😄🐶😎🌞🙏🤗😍

[@DixieGirl9876]

I had mine for awhile in a grouping of glass jars with pebbles and stones on my kitchen counter, then I added them to my heated Betta tanks all but one have done fine. (It's been a year.) The ones I added to my goldfish patio pond have not faired as well, I've lost half.

[@mikaellow906]

Wow Hannah what a great video you made! Intressting and learnable please keep it up you do a great job dear friend! From me Mikael Take good care my friend!

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Mikael Löw thank so much I’m glad you enjoyed it 💚🌿🌱

[@unhiddenhistory]

I recently ordered three moss balls because I love plants, yet have the tendency to kill them. So, I'm really hoping to keep these little guys alive. Also, since I can keep them in a jar or bowl on my counter, they'll be safe from my cats.

[@christinavonheidenstam3206]

💖👏😍

[@musicalmarion]

Really useful video, I hadn't really thought much about them and recently gave mine a bit of a clean up. The warmer water of the fish tank has made them brown though, but I'm wondering what the world record is for the largest moss ball ? : )

[@kenclarkeis]

Nice video, good advice. I have one in an aquarium. Are they grown commercially or harvested from wild?

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Ken Clarke I’m actually not sure. Probably a bit of both. Because they are so slow-growing it would take quite some time to get them to a decent enough size to sell them.

[@zokamaric1101]

💛💙💜💚❤

[@iddybiddyladybugleeza262]

I almost got one today! But I didn’t know anything about them

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

iddybiddyladybug Leeza now you can get one ☝️😃💚🌿

[@andreaemmerich8455]

Where is your cheetah top from!? I must know

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

I think it was H&M 😊

[@esmelazcano2855]

Where do you guys keep your guys moss ball? In the living room? Your room?

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

I keep two of my moss balls in the bowl in low light in my living room, and the other one is in my biOrb aquarium now. You can see them in some of my house tours 🌿

[@susyQ564]

What about zebra mussels? They get into the water system. Banned in USA

[@xubijuan]

I have a small stalk of peace lily (Spathiphyllum) which I grow them in water. Do you think i can keep the marimo together with it?

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

B Juan yes I can’t see why not. I’m sure I have seen photos of people propagating plants in the same bowl of water as the moss balls 🌿💚

[@xubijuan]

@@TropicalPlantAddict Thanks! I'm going to try this weekend.

[@saraguadalupeescobarperez6692]

😚😱👍🌿🌿🌵🌵

[@Mervo3o]

My mossies are kinda slimy and white Ive tried cleaning but its not really going

[@greggswny]

Is it okay if its under a lamp? I know the water heats up so i change it but i nearly just got mine !

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Gregory Ferrara As far as I know they don’t like bright light or heat so I wouldn’t recommend putting it under a lamp 🌿

[@andyturner7963]

Can you use RO water

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Yes I believe you could use RO or distilled water etc 🌴

[@hanzkybabe7899]

hey madam what about if moss ball is having foul bad smell??

[@sarahpolich2582]

Hanzky Alyson it probably just needs a cleaning!

[@snowsubliminal7424]

i have only one Im so scared to kill It

[@sabinewerner9980]

👍🙋🏼‍♀️🐶🐶🇩🇪

[@ryleesorrell4914]

When I first get them, if I want to use tap water, what should i put the moss balls in if I am letting the water sit overnight? Could I use a regular water bottle while I wait for the water to be ready?

[@sethalinesl2787]

I'd leave them in the baggie/jar/cup they come in. Leaving water out overnight doesn't remove a lot of chlorine though, so you're better off with a dechlorinator. If chlorine is not the reason you're letting the water sit, then just use your water. They should be fine.

[@osmankr6444]

Can you find me 5000 pcs moss ball?

[@francy8119]

Buona sera mi può dare consigli in italiano Grazie buona notte

[@andicookson]

How can you love plants so much but put plastic plants to your aquarium? Moss balls in an aquarium is dangerous!

[@lilystephenson9197]

Thank you for this video, I have just found your channel and instagram account - love them both. ❤🦜🌱

[@TropicalPlantAddict]

Welcome! 💚 I still have the moss balls and they are doing great 💚✨