Growing moss indoors?

[Sara B]

I would like to have an indoor moss garden for the Winter. I know in my dry house, it will need to be misted. It shouldn't require bright light. So- anything else I need to consider? Thanks.

[The Helpful Gardener]

The humidity is indeed the prime requisite; lots of misting, a humidity tray or best yet, a cloiche or terrarium are all good ideas. Sure the latter is a little expensive, but it's a one time purchase and it makes a big difference.

Moss is a great way to keep green during winter, whether it's indoors or out; enjoy...

Scott

[Sara B]

Thanks,Scott, at present I have an evergreen ground vine growing in a glass-covered container. Would that work for moss? Thanks.

[The Helpful Gardener]

Sure, in fact they may work well together (Not sure about what ground vine you're talking about, but a little native groundcover like partridge berry (Mitchellia repens) would go very nicely with moss)...

Scott

[Sara B]

Yes, I think it is partridgeberry. It grows in the woods, has white flowers and little red berries. Thank you. That should be very nice together.

[The Helpful Gardener]

Yep, that sounds like partridge berry alright. Nice!

Scott

[Steven B]

I just brought three types of moss back from vacation
with the intention of growing a moss garden on my coffee table.
1. Instead of a terrarium, how about a covered cake plate?
2. Does the air need to circulate regularly?
3. What about mold? Might moss rot?

[The Helpful Gardener]

The cake plate will do very nicely.

Yes moss can mold; usually a function of too much water. While mosses are fond of damp conditions, unlike other plants they can dry completely and pop back to life instantly; just add water (sounds like an ad for drink mix! ). SO err to the dry side and that shouldn't be an issue...

Scott

[Sara B]

Hi, I have my moss in a cake pan with a glass cover. Added some rocks, wood and partridgeberry. The partridgeberry in the glass covered bowl is growing great -- even has some red berries! I'm so glad you told me about moss, Scott. I am always on the lookout for it and finding interesting patches.

[The Helpful Gardener]

Me too...