FreedomFighter

I bought Fuji moss and a friend told me not to hold my breath that he couldn't get it to grow. Has anybody had luck with this moss?



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Phil

Are we talking about from Dallas Bonsai? Whatever, I tried it many years go albeit I never really gave it all that much attention and never got anything.
I do however get moss from doing nothing! Go figure!

~Phil

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FreedomFighter

Dallas Bonsai would rather earn 3 bucks instead of 30,000. I can deal with that, I'll add them to my X list and with pride.


Ty man...

Phil

I never said or tried to imply that Dallas bonsai was not reputable in any way.
I was simply pointing out to a very specific item i.e. Fuji moss.
I've done quite a lot of business with them and never had any problems with their items. As I said, I only gave the moss a half hearted attempt at best and never really thought it worth the trouble to pursue. The only other item that I had once purchased from them years ago and disappointed in was their Fuji soil which I found out to be worthless as I felt it contained far too much peat (which I personally hate). Then again, it may perhaps be that you have had other issues with them aside from the moss. If that is indeed the case then by all means place them on your X list.

~Phil

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Prowler

I have never liked moss, but some people lay it onto a tree before they enter a show.
Once that is over they remove it. I have no prob growing it outside.
It grows on walls, doors everything, but always on the North side, no direct sun, it can be handy to protect the compost and even the pot in winter.
Some of it looks very nice, if i need it i simply peel it of a wall in a sheet.
As far as the species, there are so many i aint got a clue, that is like picking mushrooms in a wood, i would probably kill myself.
On a past thread you can use a seedling tray, does not matter what type of compost you use, if kept out of the sun it will grow if watered well.
Most of them dont have a root system as such, looks more like a mat, just cut a piece out and that should be that.
One thing i can say on natural moss, when peeled back you would get a bit of a shock what is growing under there.
Fighter. aint you got any moss where you come from? Cheers.

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Ross

No, don't!

Dallas Bonsai is a good place run by good people. I have been into the store/warehouse and met the owner, and he was very friendly and welcoming. The place had a number of other customers there, but since he didn't recognize me, he took the time to come introduce himself and ask me how long I had been doing bonsai and what got me started. I have been satisfied with everything I have purchased there and will buy from them again. The prices are definitely reasonable. (I swear I don't work there or own stock! )

edit: In terms of the peat in the soil, I think it can be beneficial in the Dallas heat if you need your mix to retain water a bit longer, but might not be so great in Chicago, where it's not quite so hot.