Three clumps of Cushion moss for terrariums

Cushion Moss for Terrariums (Leucobryum glaucum)

Name: Cushion Moss for Terrariums (Leucobryum glaucum)
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Our Terrarium Cushion Moss (Leucobryum glaucum) is a popular moss for terrariums and vivariums because of its aesthetic appearance. It grows in ‘cushions’ (hence the name) of sculptural, three-dimensional structure. This mound forming moss adds diversity to indoor landscapes and thrives in humid environments.

Botanical Profile

Scientific Name: Leucobryum glaucum
Common Names: Cushion Moss, Pincushion Moss, Pillow Moss, Bun Moss
Growth Form: Cushion moss grows in dense, dome-like mounds/clumps and resembles a ‘pincushion. ‘
Coloration: This moss is pale green to silver-green when hydrated, or light gray-green to whitish it is dry.
Texture: The springy cushions are firm and spongy, and the moss has overlapping leaves.

Key Applications

Popular for indoor microhabitats such as terrariums, vivariums, and dart frog habitats
Popular for hardscape elevation and visual layering.
Often used as accent moss for ground contrast and microtopography.

Size

Clear

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Keep planning: Live moss for terrariums · The terrarium guide · The cushion moss collection

For garden accents rather than enclosures, live cushion moss by the square foot is the landscaping grade of the same species.

Handling Instructions

Shipped Live: We ship our mosses right after harvesting so you can plant the moss immediately.
Storage: If you don’t install this moss instantly, you can store it in a container with airflow in a cool and shaded place. Mist it when it feels dry to the touch. Usage: Install the cushion moss directly onto a moist substrate or hardscape. This moss has a compact structure, so you may want to use pins or mesh to keep it in place until it is well established.

Ecological and Ethical Harvesting

This Leucobryum glaucum is harvested and cleaned by hand. We harvest our moss sustainably by taking only a small portion (max 30%) for an area to allow regrowth within 6 months.