Marimo Moss Ball
Marimo Moss Ball
Portion Size
You will receive one Marimo Moss Ball, which is either 1-2cm or 3-4cm.
Description
Marimo, a Japanese word which literally translates to “seaweed ball” are not moss at all - they’re actually a rare form of spherical algae. There’s no central stone or kernel inside the sphere - it’s solid algae, radiating from the center, growing radially outward at the snail’s pace of just 5mm per year. But in their natural habitats - few fresh water lakes in Japan, Estonia, Iceland, Scotland and Australia - they’ve been known to grow to between 8 and 12 inches in diameter!
Another reason to love Marimo moss balls is beautiful lore that surround these mysterious aquatics. Legend tells of two lovers who desired nothing more than to be together. When their love was forbidden, they fell into the water, and their hearts became Marimo balls. Marimo are said to bring your heart’s desire to both giver and receiver.
And of course, we love Marimo moss balls because they live forever. Well, not forever, but easily 100+ years. For this reason, we often joke that Marimo make wonderful family heirlooms.
Quick Stats for Red Root Floaters
- Care Level: Easy
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Tank Placement: Foreground; can be tied or glued to rocks or driftwood
- Lighting Requirement: Thrives in low to medium light
- Ideal Temperature: 18°C - 28°C
- pH: 5.8 - 7.5
- CO2: Not required
- Substrate: Not needed
Customer Reviews
I got them a few weeks ago. I thought they are meant to float? They sit at the bottom of the container.
Marimo Moss Ball
VERY GOOD
The small marimo moss balls are glued together pieces to “retain their shape”. I had to ask to find out this information. This isn’t good for the plant and marimos should not be glued together. It’s not natural. Idk what else they hide.
Love this product very high quality
Customer Reviews
I got them a few weeks ago. I thought they are meant to float? They sit at the bottom of the container.
Marimo Moss Ball
VERY GOOD
The small marimo moss balls are glued together pieces to “retain their shape”. I had to ask to find out this information. This isn’t good for the plant and marimos should not be glued together. It’s not natural. Idk what else they hide.
Love this product very high quality
Customer Reviews
Shipping Note
We ship from Mondays to Wednesdays (all orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be ship out in the same week and any orders made after noon of Wednesday will be processed next Monday).
- Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
- Most orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
Any other dry goods, bonsai, plants, and accessories will be sent via standard post. Usually, you will receive the items within 3-7 business day after order is fulfilled.
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