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    • Fresh Live MossHandpicked in Scotland
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    • Marimo Moss BallsSuper cute gifts
    • Moss ArtOn the wall or as a table centrepiece
    • Moss Substrate PanelsAn easy way to grow moss
    • Aroid Bundle PackTreat your monstera and save
    • Read Moss Articles
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      • Love a Moss Pole
      • Pet Friendly
      • Rare & Unusual
      • Slow Growing
      • Terrarium Friendly
    • Light Level
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      • Cuttings
      • Wee Plants
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      • Aroid Bundle
        Our Aroid Bundle is the ultimate way to treat your Monstera, Philodendron, Epipermum, Syngonium or any other aroid plant. Make your own bundle with our handmade Aroid Potting Mix, an extendable moss pole and a dripcup and save 10%
      • Bonsai Bundle
        Find tranquility and make your Bonsai care easy with our bundle. Get shears, fertiliser, Japanese Akadama soil and drainage mesh together and save 10%.
      • Orchid Bundle
        Transform your indoor space with the Orchid Plant Bundle, the ultimate care kit for Phalaenopsis orchids. Save 15% when you purchase this complete set.
    • Mystery Boxes
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      Poorly plant? Try our plant hospital for advice.
  • Terrariums
    • Containers
      • Open ContainersUse an open container for a succulent or cacti garden. You can also keep any other plant in these, but they will not be self-sustaining and require some watering.
      • Closed ContainersWith a closed ecosystem you can create a thriving jungle that requires very little maintenance.
      • View All
    • Base Layers
      • 1. DrainageThe base of your terrarium is the drainage layer. this is a reservoir where extra water is safely stored, away from the plant roots.
      • 2. Sphagnum MossThis acts as a sponge barrier between the drainage layer and soil layer.
      • 3. Soil MixOur own handmade blend,, used to ensure a happy and healthy terrarium. Plus, we mix in activated charcoal so it is ready to use straight from the bag.
      • 4. SpringtailsThese tiny little critters live in the soil and keep it full of nutrition, making your terrarium even easier to maintain. Simply tip the tub into the soil and leave them to it.
    • Top Layers
      • MossWe sustainably handpick our moss from private working forests in the North of Scotland.
      • Terrarium PlantsChoose from Ferns, Fittonias, Tradescantia, Hypoestes and much more.
      • DecorationsGive your terrarium that finishing touch with our selection of decorations.
      • IsopodsThis maintenance crew will eat up decaying matter like old leaves, keeping everything tidy.
    • Tools and Extras
    • Kits and Bundles
      • Terrarium Layers and Plants KitGet everything you need to bild a medium or large size terrarium. Just add your own container.
      • Classic Terrarium KitA full kit including glass container with lid, all layers and a selection of lovely plants.
      • Lab Flask Terrarium KitJust like our classic kit but with a container resembling a laboratory conical flask.
      • Terrarium Plants BundleGet a random selection of terrarium friendly plants for a reduced price.
    • Terrarium Kit BuilderUse this to build your terrarium step-by-step and order with one click.
    • Terrarium Care Guide
    • Terrarium Articles
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    • View All Kits
      Our kits come with beautiful guides
      Our flagship kits include unique assembly and care guides, designed just for us by local artist Natasha Falconer.
    • Marimo Moss Ball Kit
      Marimo moss balls are easy to care for, can live over 100 years and make a very cute gift for a loved one or yourself.
    • DIY Succulent Garden Kit
      Includes a pot, 3 baby succulents, our handmade succulent mix, gravel topper, preserved reindeer moss and a sign to write your own message.
    • Classic Terrarium Kit
      You will receive everything you need to make your terrarium at home: Eco glass large container, all layers, plants and moss. Now updated with more bundle options.
    • Terrarium Kit Builder
      Now you can build your terrarium step by step with our handy builder! Choose your container, layers and everything you need in one place.
    • Terrarium layers and plants kit
      Terrarium Plants and Substrate Layers Kit with soil, sphagnum moss, live moss, clay pebbles, and terrarium plants, displayed for a DIY terrarium setup.
      Choose from our bundles for either medium - large size containers. Or, make multiple smallers terrariums with some friends and split a kit!
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