PR Live plant. Flame Moss (80cc cup)
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This distinctive moss grows in elegant, upward-twisting fronds that resemble rising flames, giving it a striking, sculptural appearance. Its deep green color and tidy vertical growth make it perfect for terrariums, where consistent moisture and humidity allow it to thrive.
Care Guide:
- Prefers bright to medium indirect light.
- Avoid direct sun, which can overheat the terrarium and cause the moss to dry out or bleach.
- Keep the substrate consistently moist, but never waterlogged.
- Mist regularly to maintain surface moisture, especially near the moss colony.
- Use filtered, distilled, or dechlorinated water to prevent mineral buildup.
- Flame moss thrives in high humidity (70–100%).
- Ideal temperature: 18–24°C.
- Avoid placing the terrarium near heat sources, strong sun, or drafts that could dry it out.
- Grow on moist surfaces such as bark, rock, or substrate; it attaches slowly over time.
- Ensure good airflow in closed terrariums—brief ventilation every few days prevents stagnation and mold.
Common Issues
- Brown or crispy tips: Usually due to low humidity, direct sun, or allowing the moss to dry out.
- Yellowing or dull growth: Often from poor water quality or too much light.
- Mold or fungus: Indicates stagnant air or overly wet substrate—ventilate and reduce watering slightly.
- Sparse, leggy growth: Light is too low or airflow is insufficient.