terrestrial moss?

[eon aquatics]

im trying to grow terrestrial moss but it keeps dying
does anyone have any tips or know a good forum for questions about moss?

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

I used to make sealed terrariums with mainly moss. I only had success growing it in sealed containers I think this is because it keeps the moisture in. Moss loves damp places and can grow quite well even completely submerged. If your not putting it in a sealed container then mist it as often as you can.

 

[eon aquatics]

mine kept turning brown/yellow and dying does that mean it had too much light?

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

was it dry or just turning a different color? I dont think to much light would kill it

 

[eon aquatics]

it was damp and it still died

 

[Fishman Dave]

From my little knowledge I think you need to know what moss you are growing. Some prefer shade and only grow facing a particular direction, eg north facing. Some the opposite. And I have done well with some south facing on my waterfall, so VERY damp conditions but where flowing water brought constant change in nutrients but very cool conditions as you will find many Mosses like it cooler rather than warm.
Plantsnap.com have an article on the top 30 mosses and identifying them, not that I have tried to identify what I have, I just know it grows so move cutoffs around a bit but the cold outdoor pond waterfall is where it always does best.

 

[eon aquatics]

i collected like 5 pounds of fern moss

 

[esoxlucius]

According to the old saying, "a rolling stone gathers no moss". So if you're trying to grow it on stones, make sure they're still!!! Lol.

 

[eon aquatics]

i think it was getting too much light
i got some in the shade and its doing fine