Moss balls

Ever heard of Marimo moss balls? No? Well you are missing out. I love moss. In any form, it it one of the simplest, yet most stunning plants ever created. (My h…

Marimo moss balls aren’t actually moss, but algae? Aegagropila linnaei to be precise. These unique creatures can live up to 200 years, are native to lakes in Scotland, Ireland, Estonia and are a national treasure in Japan! Their folklore tells a tale of two lovers who were forbidden to be together. Heartbroken, they both fell into the water and drown and their hearts became the first Marimo. Because of this sweet story, Marimo are often given as gifts to signify love and commitment.

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Marimo moss balls are easy to care for. Making a beautiful terrarium (or aquarium) for Marimos is fun and doesn’t take much time. We will go over all the tips and design tricks you will need to know. Native to Japan, Marimo moss balls are a filamentous form of algae found at the bottom of fresh water lakes and rivers. Marimos form a velvet-like nearly perfect sphere of green with a moss-type appearance...

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Marimo Moss Balls in crystal terrariums! Made by @KellEye_ on IG

Marimo Moss ball is excellent for beginners because of its hardy nature and easy care. This algae species is extremely durable and almost indestructible!

This post is about moss balls, not to be confused with moth balls or matzah balls. Three very different things. When I shared my neutral entryway table vignette, I said I would show how I

Learn how to make a hanging moss ball planter, called Kokedama, to display your favorite houseplant in a floating green ball!