Box with turf carpet moss for terrariums

Turf Carpet Moss for Terrariums (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus)

Name: Turf Carpet Moss for Terrariums (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus)
SKU: TM-CAP
Availability: InStock

Price range: $4.95 through $14.95

Live Turf Carpet Moss (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus) creates a soft natural ground cover in terrariums or vivariums. This creeping moss adapts well to different microclimates and has a lush appearance. Carpet moss has fine overlapping branches and grows in a dense low growing carpet (hence the name) and thrives in humid environments.

Botanical Profile

Scientific Name: Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus
Common Names: Carpet Moss, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss
Growth Form: This moss creeps and is mat/carpet-forming. It rows in spreading layers that are interwoven with flattened, feather-like branching.
Coloration: Medium to deep green (when hydrated), or olive-green to brownish (when dry).
Texture: Soft and fine. The stems of Turf Carpet moss are slender and are covered with overlapping, curved leaves that lays flat against the substrate.

Key Applications

Humid terrariums.
Bioactive vivariums and amphibian habitats.
Popular as a ground cover.
Great for humidity retention and erosion control.

Size

Clear

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Handling Instructions

Shipped Live: Our Turf Carpet Moss is shipped fully hydrated and is ready for immediate use. Spray it lightly before planting.
Storage: Store this moss in a breathable container in a cool, shaded area if you do not use it immediately. Mist it daily to maintain hydration, and be careful with direct sunlight.
Usage: Press the moss directly onto moist substrate, driftwood, or stone, and ensure that there are no air pockets left. This moss loves irregular surfaces and can spread over time.

Ecological and Ethical Harvesting

Our Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus is sustainably hand-harvested. Harvesting is done with low-impact techniques (max 30% of a population). We do rotational collection practices to ensure that moss beds regenerate naturally.