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live tropical moss from Blackjungle

17 years ago

about 3 months ago I bought some "live tropical moss" from www.Blackjungle.com. I put it in my terrarium (bright, humid(70-80% humidity)and warm(70-80oF). It is growing in coir(shredded coconut husk) mixed with potting soil and sphagnum moss. I water it every two days, but since I got it it is not growing AT ALL! I have a green anole lizard and 2 tree frogs in the same terrarium. Any tips on why it isnt growing, or how to get it growing? Or maybe what speices it is? Genus wold be nice also, as i can just google it to see how to care for it, as i dont really know.

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paul_
17 years ago
As far as genus & species goes, your best bet is to contact Black Jungle & see if they know.

IME, mosses can take quite a while to get going. It is quite possible that the light you are providing is insufficient.
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