I’ve alwaysused moss inside my terrariums with various substrates, and the moss has never suffered as a result. The saddest part of Dillenius’s story is that even today, his contribution is grouped under Continental Botanists in the history of British bryology. Hi Jacqueline, sphagnum moss is actually great for terrariums (just not so much for the environment). Sphagnum moss, also known as peat or bog moss, is used to increase the productivity of gardens; its habitats are home to rare wildlife and carbon reserves, but its use in horticulture is colossal.

They are closely related though, and just like moss they lack a vascular system and reproduce through spores. Phylogeny of the moss class Polytrichopsida (BRYOPHYTA): Generic-level structure and incongruent gene trees".

But which one should you use for potting purposes, and which one is better for amending garden soil?

Besides being more cost-effective, the wide range of decayed matter in peat moss makes it a great soil amender for both potted plants and the garden.

In World War I, Sphagnum mosses were used as first-aid dressings on soldiers' wounds, as these mosses said to absorb liquids three times faster than cotton, retain liquids better, better distribute liquids uniformly throughout themselves, and are cooler, softer, and be less irritating. Warning: A common mistake is to place the moss in a dark area under the assumption that this will keep the humidity high. I enjoy this moss not only for its vibrancy but for the fact its fluffy bushiness can carpet a wide area without having to use too much. Aside from this character, the unique branching, thallose (flat and expanded) protonema, and explosively rupturing sporangium place it apart from other mosses. Moisture from the moss will evaporate in the slightly higher temperature created by the closed containers.

But the idea of doing botany in a public house was utterly disgraceful and horrifying to the elite classes.Our Preserved Flat Moss is sourced from sustainable locations,ensuring that you receive a high-quality product that maintains its natural charm. The terrarium ion the bathroom sounds good, so I’d check if it’s getting too much heat or is lacking moisture.