Moss terrarium in a tiny tiny bottle ?? how to care for this

[Underwater]

Hi guys ! first post here . Just saw this recently

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and was wondering how it was made . I have tried growing moss inside a small bottle and it just turns brown and dies after a while . I left it uncapped is that the secret to it ? should I seal the bottle air tight ? also what soil mixture should I use for something like this . I'm a total moss addict .

[a0c8c]

Sounds cool. I've seen little jars like that at Hobby lobby, wonder how big it is. I've got a little round one, just smaller than a cherry, wonder if it's too small. Would be cool to hang from the rear view mirror in my car.

Most moss jar terrariums have rocks, then soil, then activated carbon/charcoal(sometimes carbon then soil) and then the moss. I'm guessing for something that small, sand or tiny tiny rocks then soil with ground up carbon mixed in and half a drop of water. And I'm pretty sure it needs to be air tight, one said he used plates to cover his jars.

https://lifeinsugarhollow.blogspot.com/2008/10/diy-and-grow-along-moss-terrariums.html
https://themagiconions.blogspot.com/2009/04/moss-garden.html


Also, not trying to jack your thread or anything, but does anyone know if this workls? I've got a tecate a friend left in my fridge I'll probably never drink. I'd just need to find some moss.

Step 1: Put a handful of the moss you want to grow into a blender.
Step 2: Add 1/2 tsp. sugar and one can of beer (the cheapest brand). You can substitute buttermilk for beer if you want.
Step 3: Blend just long enough to mix the ingredients and break down the moss.
Step 4:Spread the soupy mixture with a spatula over the ground or rocks where you want the moss to grow.

[rainbowgardener]

Yeah, without a lid on it, the moss would just dry out. Corking it keeps the water in. But it probably needs to be cork which is a bit breathable.

[applestar]

Bright but not direct sunlight, obviously.... But I don't know how reasonably sustainable this is. Balance in such a tiny environment could easily be upset -- too hot, too cold, too dry, too wet.

[Underwater]

thx for the info guys . Any idea what species of moss this could be though ? and what kind of soil is used ?