Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Glass Jar Kit
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Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Glass Jar
The Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Glass Jar is a delightful and unique addition to any space, offering a low-maintenance and visually appealing aquatic display. Perfect for beginners, children, and even as a fun water pet, this kit comes with an illustrated step-by-step guide and care instructions, ensuring easy setup and long-term enjoyment. The Marimo Moss Ball, also known as a “living water pet,” is ideal for anyone looking to connect with nature in a simple, stress-free way.
Contrary to its name, the Marimo Moss Ball isn’t moss—it’s a fascinating form of algae that grows into a perfect spherical shape. Naturally found in freshwater lakes in Scotland, Estonia, Iceland, Japan, and Australia, this rolling ball of algae has captured imaginations around the world. It has even been featured in the BBC One series Green Planet: Water Worlds, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
Whether you’re looking for a unique aquatic plant to brighten your home, a memorable corporate gift, or a charming addition to a water-based terrarium, the eco-friendly glass jar and easy-care Marimo Moss Ball are a wonderful choice. Marimo is steeped in folklore, with legends claiming it brings love and good fortune to those who give or receive it.
For wholesale or bulk orders of Marimo Moss Balls for corporate gifts, wedding favours or decorations of cafes, restaurants and beauty salons, please email us at [email protected]
Description
What is a moss ball?
Despite being known as Marimo moss balls, these quirky plants are a species of filamentous green algae. The scientific name of this algae is Aegagropila linnaei and lives in freshwater where it can occur attached or unattached. It is widely known for its unattached spherical growth form, also referred to as “Marimo,” “lake balls,” or “Cladophora balls”. Sometimes also called Japanese water plant or aquatic algae balls.
There is a history of wonder and lore with Marimo Moss balls. The legend goes that two lovers who were forbidden together fell into a lake and their hearts turned into Marimo Moss! So now Marimo is said to bring your heart’s desire to both the giver and recipient of one.
What is included in the moss ball kit that I am ordering?
Our marimo moss ball kits are thoughtfully put together to ensure that all the elements reach you in perfect condition, providing you with the enjoyable experience of assembling your own marimo moss ball jar. The kit includes an eco-friendly glass bottle with a cork stopper (H12cm), beautifully detailed care instructions that also offer a step-by-step guide for constructing the jar, and an engaging narrative about the history and lore of marimo moss balls. The marimo moss (1-3cm) ball itself will be sent in a zip bag to stay moist during transit, and the kit also contains a selection of coloured sand or stones and a few natural shells for an added touch of decoration. Driftwood is not included but is available from our shop.
How to use algae marimo moss?
Marimo moss balls offer an unconventional and attractive plant decoration option for your workspace, shelving, or as a distinctive gift choice. Many customers favor them for their one-of-a-kind aesthetic and low-maintenance nature. Beyond this, marimo moss balls are also suitable for aquarium settings, cohabiting peacefully with shrimp, aiding in algae control in water propagation setups, and even as an addition to outdoor ponds.
Do Marimo moss balls grow?
The marimo algae ball also lives for an extremely long time, possibly over 100 years and grows approximately 5mm each year in good conditions. And they are super easy to care for.
Are Marimo moss balls are always perfect?
The Marimo moss balls are living, natural, balls of algae. None of them are perfectly shape in round balls and some of them may have dark green/brownish spots discolouration which is totally natural and doesn’t impact on the algae health. All the Marimo moss balls which we sell and send are checked by us and must pass the quality control.
Is it possible to store a marimo moss ball outside of the water?
A marimo moss ball is typically submerged in water continuously, however, under specific conditions, it can remain out of water for a prolonged duration without damage. If necessary, marimo balls can be placed in a sealed plastic bag for up to a week.
Is it possible to purchase marimo moss balls as a present for someone?
Absolutely, marimo moss balls make a wonderfully unique gift for those who have an affinity for less common plant-related items. Marimo moss is exceptionally low-maintenance, thrives in low-light conditions, and is nearly indestructible, making it an ideal gift even for individuals who may not have much experience with plants or the time to dedicate to their care. With their minimal upkeep and compact size, marimo moss balls are perfectly suited for a work desk, a dark bookshelf, or a bedside table, adding a touch of nature to any space. Additionally, our orders are dispatched without including invoices, allowing you to gift marimo moss balls for birthdays, Christmas, housewarmings, or weddings without the concern of the recipient seeing the price. Should you choose to, you can also add a personal note to your order at checkout.
How should I store marimo moss balls if I’m buying them to give as a gift later?
If you’re planning to hold onto the marimo moss balls for just 2-5 days before gifting, they’ll be perfectly fine in a sealed zip bag. For storage lasting longer than that, it’s advisable to snip off the top of the zip bag, above the seal (ensuring you can close it again later). Then, take the marimo moss balls out and place them in a glass container filled with cold tap water. Proceed to care for the marimo moss balls according to the care guide provided in the kit, ensuring they are kept away from heat and direct strong sunlight. When it’s time to gift them, you can then transfer them back into the zip bag. This allows the recipient to enjoy setting up their own marimo moss ball jar.
Is it appropriate to give marimo moss ball kits as gifts to colleagues or employees at work or school?
Indeed, marimo moss ball kits serve as an excellent gift for various work or school occasions. They are an ideal choice for a welcome or farewell present, even for those without extensive experience in caring for plants. Furthermore, marimo moss balls are an attractive option for corporate gifts, offering a meaningful gesture to your team or employees. They present a remarkable alternative to traditional gift hampers, wine, or cut flowers, not just because they last significantly longer (potentially up to 100 years!) but also because they are a unique, sustainable, and eco-friendly option. Colour or stones or sand as well as additional decorations can be tailored to match your organisation’s colours or theme! If you are seeking a quote for bulk or custom orders, please reach out to us at [email protected] for further information.
Can marimo moss ball kits be given as wedding favors or gifts?
Absolutely, marimo moss balls are imbued with symbolism, representing happiness and longevity, which makes them exceptionally meaningful as wedding gifts or favours. Their significance aligns perfectly with the essence of marriage, making them a thoughtful and symbolic choice for such a special occasion. To complement the aesthetics of your wedding, the colour of the sand, stones, and additional decorations included in the kits can be customized to match your wedding’s specific colour palette and theme. For special requests pertaining to wedding orders, please reach out to us at [email protected] for personalized assistance.
You can find care instructions here
Please note: If you choose or need to dispose of your moss ball for any reason, please do so responsibly. We have heard of people flushing them down the toilet, which can lead to environmental issues. Please put it in a sealed bag and then in your regular waste.
Additional information
| Number of balls | One, Two |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink Stones, Red Stones, Yellow Stones, Blue Stones, Black Stones, Brown Stones, White Stones, Clear Glass Stones, Ocean Stones, Grey Stones, Oreo Stones, Natural Yellow Stones, Natural River Stones, Natural Sand, Vibrant Green Sand, Rose Gold Pearls, Lavender Stones, Coppery Brown Stones, Crushed Gold, Crushed Silver, Royal Blue Sand, Magenta Sand, Magenta Stones, Red Sand, Crystals & Gemstones Chips, Orange Stones |
| Plant Features | Easy Care Plants, Pet Friendly Plants, Rare And Unusual Plants |
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Q & A
Marimo Moss Ball Eco-Glass Jar Kit
Hi, thank you for your question. No, these lids do not light up. You could swap the lid out with something with a light if you choose, but if you do I would advise you ensure the water level is a little lower for safety.
Thank you, Craig
Hi,
Thank you for your question. You can keep the sand and reuse it. To change the water, you can lightly tip the jar with your fingers held over the top to stop anything other than water falling out. You can also remove the ball then rinse through the jar until the old water has overflowed out.
Any decorations like sand, gravel, shells etc are fine to reuse, just clean as required.
Hope this helps!
Hi Jeanette,
We would recommend keeping them in a jar or container with cold tap water, it doesn't have to be anything fancy a takeaway tub or jam jar is fine. Then before gifting them they could be put back in the resealable packaging up to a week in advance.
I hope this helps,
Craig
Hi Cyane,
Thank you for your question. The jar dimensions are:
Height: 13cm
Base: 8.5 cm
Top: 6cm
Hope this helps!
Thanks,
Craig
Lovely kit and fast delivery
The recipient is absolutely delighted!
Looks ok but it’s a present so won’t be put together yet