How to grow moss in bonsai? Detailed care methods and tips

  Moss can play a very good decorative role in bonsai, and can even make the bonsai look even better. In the previous article, the editor shared an article titled "Illustrated Guide to Making Bonsai Moss", and I believe everyone already knows how to make bonsai moss. Today, what the editor shares with you is how to grow bonsai moss.

  Through exploration and practice, the editor feels that to grow moss well, we need to do a good job in the following aspects:

  1. Temperature

  The most suitable temperature for moss to maintain a fresh and tender growth state is between 10-30°C, so in order to grow moss well, we first need to provide guarantees in terms of temperature.

  2. Humidity

  Humidity is one of the key factors affecting whether moss maintains a good growth state, but the humidity mentioned here by the editor mainly refers to air humidity. For different moss varieties, the requirements for air humidity are naturally not exactly the same, and generally it is required to be higher than the air humidity of the human living environment.

  3. Light

  Many friends think that moss grows in dark and damp environments, so it does not need light. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Moss also needs to carry out photosynthesis, so it also needs light, it just prefers softer light. Moss cannot grow if it is in a light-deficient state for a long time, and if the light is too strong, it is also easy to scorch the moss to death.

  4. Air

  Moss likes to breathe fresh air, so when growing it at home, you should consider providing it with a care environment with smooth air circulation, but it needs to be protected from wind. If the wind is too strong, it can easily carry away too much water and reduce humidity, thereby affecting the growth of moss.

  5. Environment

  A good environment helps promote the growth of moss and can also keep its fresh green color, but if the environment suddenly becomes harsh, we should take timely countermeasures, otherwise it may die. When the environment suddenly becomes harsh, it is recommended to let the bonsai moss slowly dry out, thereby letting it enter a dormant state. Although moss during dormancy is rather ugly, at least it can preserve its life.