Last month it felt lumpy so i pulled a lump off of it which turned into a baby moss ball! then it grew another lump...so i have 2 baby moss balls growing like crazy. my original moss ball is about 2inches in diameter but it is very hairy looking, like the babies.
-Photos attached are the moss ball of mine in my house(room) and my working area table and d last photo , did u guys spotted a fortune cat in there? Does anyone else keep these neat plants?
*What is Moss Ball?
-The Moss Ball is a spongy velvet-like green algae ball that in the wild is found around Japan and Northern Europe.
-They were once thought to be extremely slow growing, but recent studies suggest that the growth can be accelerated by providing more nutrients.
-In its natural habitat, they are moved around by undercurrents and sink or rise in order to receive plenty of light to carry out photosynthesis.
-The Moss Ball propagates by division. It starts with a division line which progresses to the splitting off of a smaller new Moss Ball.
Moss Ball:
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Moderate to High
Placement: Foreground
Water Conditions: 72-82° F, KH 3-8, pH 6.8-7.5
Propagation: Division
Color Form: Green
Supplements: High Quality Aquarium Fertilizer
Origin: Farm Raised, USA
Family: Cladophorales
Abaout Marimo Balls in Japan:
These delightful little balls of algae originate in Lake Alkan Japan. They are revered and adopted as "pets" in Japanese homes and offices and are believed to bring good luck. Commonly called Moss Balls. They require very little care, just place in indirect light, and change the water out every two weeks. They enjoy being gently scuttled around by your finger (or chopstick) as they would by the lake currents, this keeps them green on all sides and healthy.
Eventually they propagate by dividing into smaller spheres.
About Maneki Neko in Japan:
What is Maneki Neko?
- Maneki Neko is the name for Japanese Fortune Cat.
-A Japanese cultural icon, it is regarded as a symbol of good luck, prosperity and success.
-Maneki = Beckoning Neko = Cat
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