Marimo Moss Ball Rotund Bottle With Cork
Marimo Moss isn’t really a moss, it is a phenomenon of algae where it grows in a ball shape from the inside out! This naturally grows in fresh water lakes in Scotland, Estonia, Iceland, Japan and Australia.
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.
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”.
They can be found growing at the bottom of lakes and rivers in Japan and Northern Europe. This rolling moss was even featured in The Green Planet: Water Worlds featuring Sir David Attenborough.
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.
You will receive one glass jar with a cork lid, a marimo moss ball, selected stones and a variety of shells for the base. We may send the item disassembled for you to put together.
Bottle size 300ml
Marimo also lives for an extremely long time, possibly over 100 years. And they are super easy to care for.
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.
- How should I care for my Marimo in the bottle?
- Marimo moss balls are very low maintenance. Simply change the water in the bottle every two weeks with tap water that has been left to sit for a day. Ensure the bottle is kept in a cool place out of direct sunlight to mimic their natural environment.
- Can I add other plants to the Marimo bottle?
- It’s best to keep Marimo moss balls alone in their dedicated bottles. They thrive in cooler temperatures and low light, conditions that may not suit other common aquatic or terrarium plants.
- What should I do if I no longer want my Marimo moss ball?
- If you need to dispose of your Marimo moss ball, do not flush it down the toilet as it can cause environmental damage. Instead, place it in a sealed bag and dispose of it with your regular waste to avoid any ecological impact.
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