Live Mood Moss (Rock Cap Moss / Fork Moss)
Mood Moss is a stunning emerald-green moss species that never fails to impress. Full of soft, spiky leaves in a beautiful windswept pattern, it’s perfect for adding some dynamic shapes and textures to a terrarium.
*This species (Dicranum scoparium) is also known as Rock Cap Moss, Broom Moss, and Fork Moss; the characteristic wavy leaves give rise to a variety of names.
We ship our moss dried/dormant. All you need to do is soak your moss in water before use, and it’ll spring back to life!
We've optimized our moss packaging for shipping. Rest assured, you're definitely getting the square footage you ordered! It'll just arrive in a different shape/configuration.
- Small - 6x6 Inches.
- Medium - 8x9 inches.
- Large - 2x (8x9 inches).
"Such beautiful moss! It came dried and with instructions on how to bring it back to life."
"The perfect moss to add to the terrariums that we made in class! It added such character and was so easy to rehydrate."
"Received a generous, beautiful "portion" that looks lovely in my terrarium."
Key Benefits
Lush and lively Mood Moss for terrariums
*This naturally harvested moss may bring a touch of the wild with it (easily cleared through the rehydration process).
This temperate moss is a natural at adapting to different terrarium environments, making it a stress-free choice for all sorts of projects.
Mood Moss brings a burst of lively colors and textures, making it the perfect choice to add vibrancy and depth to a terrarium setting.
We take pride in responsibly sourcing our moss from privately owned land (never national parks). Only a small portion is picked at a time so that the moss can easily regenerate.
FAQ
Have a Mood Moss question? We're here to help.
Check out the most common questions our customers ask. Have questions about something else? See our dedicated FAQ page!
How do you keep Mood Moss alive?
The tropical conditions of a closed terrarium ecosystem are perfect for this moss. For the full details, check out our Mood Moss Care Guide.
Does Mood Moss spread?
Yes. Though Mood Moss is a clumpy acrocarpous moss, it will form a carpet more readily than Cushion Moss but a lot more slowly than Sheet Moss.
Do I need to use the moss right away?
Though dormant moss can be stored in a dark, dry area for months, we recommend only doing this if it is completely dried. Make sure you remove it from the sealed bag to prevent mold, too. For best results, it’s always a good idea to use your moss sooner rather than later.
How to hydrate dried/dormant moss?
All you need to do is leave your moss to soak in water for 30 minutes and squeeze out the excess moisture. It’ll come out looking extra green and fresh.
Can you use this live moss in moss bowls or moss walls?
Though technically possible, we don’t recommend live moss for these kinds of projects. Live moss requires consistent moisture and humidity which is difficult to provide in an open setting. Preserved moss is a much better fit!
Is this moss safe for use in reptile/amphibian enclosures?
This moss is organic, so you can be sure it’s harvested from a pesticide and fungicide free area. However it is still from a natural, and therefore non-sterile, environment. Many vivarium pet experts use sterile cultured moss instead to make sure there’s nothing unwanted/harmful brought in on the moss.