Collect fresh moss and transplant correctly - this is how it works
In the garden, keep an eye out for moss that will thrive in a location similar to your bonsai's favorite. Suitable Moss species for this purpose you will find it in sunny to partially shaded locations on a stony surface. It is better to leave moss from a shady, permanently damp corner on the left. How to transplant the fresh moss onto the bonsai soil:
- Lift the moss from the substrate with a spatula
- Divide into several segments with your fingers
- Implant each piece of moss halfway into the bonsai soil using tweezers
- Water with soft water from the spray bottle
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Since common bonsai soil is a third off humus the transplanted moss will grow rapidly under your bonsai. Spray the moss-covered area regularly until the plants have established themselves.
Planting Bonsai Under Dried Moss - How To Do It Right
Fresh moss always carries the risk of cunning pathogens or pests in it. You can avoid this risk by drying the collected moss. This method also has the advantage that you can use different Moss species Mix and match to create a colorful underplanting. Here's how to do it correctly:
- Suitable moss collect in sunny to partially shaded locations
- For a period of 14 days in an airy place dry permit
- Crumble the dried moss with your fingers
- Sprinkle on the bonsai soil and spray with water
In the following weeks, spray the bonsai substrate daily until a dense carpet of moss has developed.
Tips
If dainty stems with tiny spore capsules rise from the moss beneath a bonsai, this is an excellent opportunity for them Multiplication. Cut off the small stems and crush the spore capsules on a plate. Use a brush to pick up the spores to apply to Akadama or similar bonsai soil. Put another plastic bag over the propagation pot and pour from below.
