Oct 6, 2024
Moss Leaf / Hypnum cupressiforme - 1000x microscope
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Moss Leaf / Hypnum cupressiforme - 1000x microscope
#2552 - Cypress-leaved Plait-Moss - Hypnum cupressiforme
Either that or there are some very busy gnomes around St Arnaud braiding the moss.
Named after the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos, because it used to be used for pillow and mattress-stuffing.
A highly variable and common moss found in all continents except Antarctica, growing on tree trunks, logs, walls, rocks and other surfaces. It prefers acidic conditions and is reasonably tolerant of pollution.
St Arnaud, Soutern Alps, New Zealand
Spring has officially sprung! It's been really nice outside and I just had to get out of the studio and bring you some candid content, from the outdoors. I've also pretty much depleted my moss reserves, so this is the perfect opportunity to stock up. Let's get mossy! I know this one doesn't go as in depth on identifying moss as some of you may have liked, but I quickly realized this would have way more of a project than I anticipated, if I had. That said, I'll definitely do a dedicated video on it when I can find the time. Until then, I hope that the tips I gave in this video will help you at least get started. For those of you wondering, most and I mean most mosses will work in a terrarium or vivarium. The propagation method that's linked below closely resembles that of a terrarium. With it, I've been able to grow everything except for some (not all) haircap and pillow mosses. That's why I don't recommend them. Additionally, the only one from this video that's hit or miss is hypnum moss. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I pretty much always has success with the others though. Propagate Moss: • How to Propagate Your Own Moss I get asked a lot how to grow moss and I usually reference that video because there's not much to it. Light + Water = Happy Patches of Moss! Don't over think it. Aside from thoroughly cleaning them before use and trimming over time, there's not much else I do for them other than that. More light and more water is better than not enough. However, mosses are very resilient and will adapt to various conditions, regardless of the type. I think that about covers everything I can think of for the moment. If you have any further questions, be sure to leave a comment and I'll do my best to get back to you! Also for additional content like this, photos of my terrariums, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. / serpadesign
Cypress-leaved plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) is a widespread soft moss that was once used as a filling for mattresses and pillows. This plant is named "Cypress-leaved" because of the resemblance of its foliage to that of the unrelated cypress tree. This creeping and mat-forming moss is well suited to ornamental growth in terrariums.