So this is a 4 gallon jar. There was a shipping error and the moss came 10 days earlier than the plants. The color of the moss is what worried me the most so I decided to try and let the moss settle in since it’ll probably die if I wait 10 days.
Everything is basically prepped so the questions
– Springtails won’t come for 10 days. Do I need them?
– Any concerns with me opening the jar to install the plants?
– Is the weather gonna be a concern? I’m in NYC and it’s freezing so obviously it’ll be cold by the window but the sunlight issue won’t be a problem.
Any further suggestions would be awesome.
PS: Am I screwed and need to start over in 10 days?
Tony_Cheese_
Id just keep it damp and see what happens. Maybe order some moss now just in case its still dead when your springtails arrive. Last time I was at Lowes they had moss for sale. I have a moss jar I made from my back yard moss. I open it all the time just to look, or throw a smashed up blueberry in for my springtails to eat.
Litegio
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It looks a bit dry at the bottom of the jar, though!
Tsipesz
Don’t let the sun shine on it, because everything in the bottle will bake. Use a lamp or keep it in a bright place where it is not exposed to direct sunlight. Moss doesn’t like tap water, I usually spray it with distilled water. Don’t use artificial fertilizer. I’ve always been afraid of overwatering, but lately I’ve noticed that they prefer a slightly wetter environment, and it’s even better if the bottle is a little damp in the morning.
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So this is a 4 gallon jar. There was a shipping error and the moss came 10 days earlier than the plants. The color of the moss is what worried me the most so I decided to try and let the moss settle in since it’ll probably die if I wait 10 days.
Everything is basically prepped so the questions
– Springtails won’t come for 10 days. Do I need them?
– Any concerns with me opening the jar to install the plants?
– Is the weather gonna be a concern? I’m in NYC and it’s freezing so obviously it’ll be cold by the window but the sunlight issue won’t be a problem.
Any further suggestions would be awesome.
PS: Am I screwed and need to start over in 10 days?
Id just keep it damp and see what happens. Maybe order some moss now just in case its still dead when your springtails arrive. Last time I was at Lowes they had moss for sale. I have a moss jar I made from my back yard moss. I open it all the time just to look, or throw a smashed up blueberry in for my springtails to eat.
👍👍
It looks a bit dry at the bottom of the jar, though!
Don’t let the sun shine on it, because everything in the bottle will bake. Use a lamp or keep it in a bright place where it is not exposed to direct sunlight. Moss doesn’t like tap water, I usually spray it with distilled water. Don’t use artificial fertilizer. I’ve always been afraid of overwatering, but lately I’ve noticed that they prefer a slightly wetter environment, and it’s even better if the bottle is a little damp in the morning.