I'm starting a terrarium for my asian scorpion, does this moss will be ok for the terrarium? does it need some special soil or can I use coconut soil?
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I've only used regular soil, but the moss does like more enclosed terrariums. It's not doing too well in an open pot. (I'm using it in 3 different containers)
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there is no fertilizer or chemicals in the coconut fibers. I've been told it's great medium for raising worms. I don't know about Reptile bedding, sorry.
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I put mine in a pretty ash tray with some moss. Spray it every morning with water, placed under a table lamp and it now has two "babies". Seems free air is the key here.Live in Reno, NV were the air is very dry thus the spritzing every day. I do not give mine the soaking as instructed as they rot especially in the pretty round hanging terrariums. This is my fourth try with this type plantand ONLY success.
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For Master Chef Daryl, I am wanting to do the same thing that you did, put a heating mat under a bathing pool but for a golden greek tortoise. they like to bath as well. Exactly how did you do it? And is your bathing pool rock, ceramic or plastic material? Did you put the heat mat directly under the bathing pool or under any fiber mat, bedding. I put in a coconut fiber carpet mat that fit perfectly in the entire 50 gal terrarium. Loose coconut fibers are in his log for him to burrow when he goes to sleep. A 100 watt heat lamp is situated over his basking rocks.
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I don't see why you can't use this in a terrarium as it's a nice granular texture but there are no nutrients as found in soil so you'll want to add a fertizer.
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I use regular gravel from LFS. Small size rocks. I have a live plant surrounded by Java moss in center box and water wisteria in corner. I did by the cover as tank is very full when in max fill. Does need topping off every third or so. I have a betta and 4 endler males in mine plus nerite snail. Took a while to get it cycled but now very stable and attractive!
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I have clay soil and it works great for me-what I love it for most is getting rid of moss! Its my favorite garden tool, I figure it saves about half the time of using another option, plus easier on my back!
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I'm sorry, Lowell, but I can't answer your question. It's been a long time since I bought the moss. Please try contacting the vendor for more information. Best wishes! Joyce
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I have a grey thumb, and my stocks are growing AMAZINGLY! Get a small, regular size plastic planter (~1 GAL) that can drain well, and add potting soil. Dip the bottom tip of the stalk in root hormone, stick in soil, pack soil down... water until water exits holes of pot at the bottom. Place in full sun. I live in Texas heat, and I've kept mine outdoors. I watered mine every 2-3 days when I could see that the soil was dry. When you spot new growth (little budding leaves that look like devil horns), your lil fella is producing roots, and you should prepare to transplant to very large container or garden. Look around on the internet for tips. I found Lucky Bamboo Expert on youTube was helpful, and the info on plumeria.org was invaluable. I'm so proud of my 4 guys, and I'm excited to see them mature. I started mine around July, and they have produced small blooms throughout the summer. Go for it!
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sandy soil is preferred......one inch rain a week is needed(water) but do not over water or trunk will rot..plant near windows as they have strong fragrance and u will enjoy on breezy days....for cloning use rockwool plugs(google or Amazon "rockwool")....lol.............."The Toad".............Out....
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I just use an ordinary watering can with a fine spout. (Made for indoor plants, this sort of thing http://www.bing.com/shopping/dynamic-design-wc1018fe-watering-can-fern-dydwc1018fe/p/52A25876EC0588715012?q=watering+can+for+indoor+planrs&lpq=watering%20can%20for%20indoor%20planrs&FORM=HURE . How often depends on the time of year, I let the soil dry out a little on top between waterings so it's evenly moist but never soggy. I like to water it with a liquid fertilizer every other month or so and about once a year I will put the plant in the sink or shower pot and all and water it really good- let the fresh water flow through. This will leach out the salt buildup. Dont do this often though, just when you see salty deposits build up around the drain holes is how you know it's time. So , that's the deluxe treatment but spider plants are tough and really forgiving. My plant I bought is still thriving and gorgeous. It's huge and has needed repotted twice since I bought it. Hope this helps.
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Bought this for a friend, starfish does not appear to be real but is cute, you can place your own tiny shells, starfish in this globe. Other info: the plant is real and should not be watered too much, just moist, in order for plant to survive place the plant upside down in a small dish with a bit of water just to cover the plant itself a about 15 min. do not wet the top of plant since plant will not survive. (Now, top is when you turn the plant upside down and root is on top). Also you must allow plant to dry completely before placing back into the globe otherwise plant will not have enough air to dry and the moss will get wet and it will die. You do not have to water plant every day, only when you notice the long stems beginning to curl, then gives you a hint: time to water! Do not over water, plant will not survive. Do not place in direct sunlight, plant will not survive. I've noticed some reviews that mention moss not real, one I bought moss was real and should not be directly wet, it will not survive. If you carefully take care of this plant it will grow bigger and remain nice and bright and fresh. These air plants are rather delicate, to be watered carefully only when dry, should allow to dry before returning to set atop moss in the globe, but make an awesome decoration and are very pretty. Depending upon which air plant you have bought, some will grow much larger, some not so large. The stems of the plant grow longer and sometimes a bit thicker. Hope this info helps and in my experience since I have one too, have had marvelous luck with the air plant, you can purchase air plants on line just about anywhere and take notice of the different species and colors, so pretty. One can purchase just the air plants and create your own terranium in a large globe, square globe, whichever you prefer.
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Allison, contact Joel immediately. Use only distilled water, not spring water, not tap water and water it in a saucer. Fill it up about 1/3 of the way. That being said, did you check your email? Joel sent a detailed email before our plant arrived. I contacted him a few times and he was extremely helpful and fast to respond. Here's his email address: JoelsCarnivorousPlants - Amazon Marketplace lk5mjrd052j6cyv@marketplace.amazon.com I cut and pasted his directions in the initial email below: I will be shipping your order to you Saturday. Look for it to arrive in your mail beginning this Monday. If you have cold weather forecast for the next few days please be careful to take your order indoors soon after it arrives and not to leave it in a mailbox outside overnight if you receive your mail in a receptacle that is outside so that your plant will not be damaged/killed by frost. If your plants are damaged by frost anyways in spite of my best efforts at timing the shipping for your order please let me know asap. If it is below freezing where you are at your order may come with a heat pack. The heat pack is a white bag with red line on it. This heat pack is not part of the potting soil. Please be careful to NOT mix it in with your moss that your plant arrives with. If you are purchasing this as a gift it will be important to pot it up right after it arrives rather than leaving it in the box it came in for a while. If you purchased more than one plant they may be wrapped together. If you have any problems with your plant(s) or its shipping please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help. If you like what you see when your order arrives you can see more Carnivorous Plants that I have for sale here.--&gt;
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Hi Laurel, thank you for your question! It would be the same on a mini as a full grown Orchid - just spray until the moss is moist, every 7-10 days! You will see how happy it makes your plants. You can't overfeed, or do your plant any harm by spraying more than required.
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I buy moss from this supplier regularly. I've never had any problem with any of the species, including the two I've been shipped under the name "sheet-moss." I terrariums for sale, but the few I've kept or given to friends as gifts are all still going strong & many are well over 24 months old at this point.
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Hello Rachelle, From my research the moss and lichen should be safe. The three items love to grow on decaying wood. I would recommend using cork. Also, I'm pretty sure you know about the coco bedding. Just send an email to the seller asking if the lichen comes from a controlled environment. Meaning if the growth area was sprayed by any insecticide. As a frog owner, I'm sure you do not want to introduce those toxins into her environment. Hope this helps. Thanks, Travis
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I think so but if you want to know for sure, go ask any planted tank people. There are bunch of forums and web sites talking about it since this sand is pretty well known. I have moss which does not need to be "planted".