Collecting & Identifying Moss
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- Опубликовано: 12 апр 2019
- 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.
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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
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It felt so good to finally get outside again and bring you some more candid content! 100% voice overs was never intended to be the norm, but that's what happened when I moved because of noise pollution. Do you like a more candid video like this or the voice overs? Definitely will always do both styles, but I'm just curious what you think. Let me know!
I do think the candid videos feel more like we're right with you, but the voice overs are effective in their own right. Both allow us to follow along with what you're saying- it's just the slightest bit more fun when it feels like we're getting horticultural lessons in person during the candid videos.
I appreciate the feedback! I think I want to do more like this and then reserve the voice overs for videos that really need it. Some topics are just very involved and I think conveyed best as a voice.
Moss is sooo calming in my opinion
Its mossome!! ;) thanx 4 not sharing noise pollution...
I think voice overs should only be used if environmental sounds are so disruptive, the viewing not enjoyable or the message isn't discernible. And of course, if the narration is totally botched and filled with errors. For some reason, RUclips viewers have gotten crazy with the quality of video demands over the past few years, treating regular folks as if they should have content resembling that of a major production studio. A dog barking in the background, a passing vehicle, make the event more real. Hearing you spread ballast in a tank or having pumps hum is how it really is.
to be honest, after I started making terrariums, I can't walk 2 feet outside without looking down and saying: "that's a nice piece of moss"
that's the same as me. I literally spend my walks looking down on the forest floor for interesting vegetation - I end up with way to many plants and debris.
Lmao same
I bought a bonsai 6 months ago and I saw so many pictures with moss underneath them and I wanted some so bad and now I do the same exact thing.
😂😂 I’m glad that I’m not the only one!
I just wanted to write it , and I seen your comment , and I understood , that only me like that;)
find you a man who loves you like tanner loves his moss
Yes
Is he GAYYYYY
Luckily I have found one! He’s the perfect husband, he even aquaecapes with me and helps me collect things for our tanks when we go for walks. He’s the type of man to hold the door open for me, and treats me very great!! I hope everyone finds this kind of love ❤️ this is the only person I feel I’ve ever truly been in love with.
Okay, done bragging 😬🤐🤣❤️
@@nickybee800 Then I guess he is a Lucky Bee 🐝.. Mrs .Bee.. haha 😆🤩🙂..
@@zachcoppola4641 nope! He has a wife
As a biology teacher, mosses and the rest of bryophytes is by far the coolest plant group since they are the link of land plants to algae. Very informative video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
@@SerpaDesign i hope i can built my own terrarium for my class. Thank for this video.
@@MrTruthislight Absolute nonsense. It is, of course, a remarkably well-supported and predictive scientific theory. If he is not teaching it as such, he is not doing his job.
Cyber Pleb its not
@@yousifa4002 What a remarkable argument. Well done!
I laughed so hard when he said take only what you need just in case others collectors find this spot. The world would be a better place if it was full of crazies like us.
Can you imagine that awkward moment when you stumble across another moss collector
🤪
@@michaeltrent2599 cool
@@michaeltrent2599 "can i offer you some sphagnum, in these trying times?" 😆
"professional moss collector"
i would love to see that on a resume
LOL
X-D
Really liked how you mention you don't take more than you need and also try to cover up bare patched when you remove some. I'm exactly the same way.
M O S S E T I Q U E T T E
There’s an art to collecting moss xD
I'm really lichen this video.
thomas this is an amazing comment
Respect
😳🤣
Wow you're good. Way to plant one on us.
@EpicUndead HAHA
Hehehe, "dorks" are just the best!. "My feet are in grass! Weeeeee!"
Great info as always. Reffer your channel to new folks who are starting their moss growing journey or various other terrarium projects constantly. Thanks for everything!
As someone who lives in the city in a very hot country, I’m so jealous of the variety of moss you can find in your backyard.
I feel for you. I'm not a city dude.
i hope moss can be bought tho.
Levi ML I can find cushion moss for sale in my country but have yet to see any other type of moss.
@@wxlurker in my country they only sell dried sphagnum moss..
@wx you live in singapore?
if you're a stone and you're trying to collect moss remember the most important rule is to not roll
@em es its obviously too late to tell you not to roll so i guess just go collect moss
🤣
Haha
Hahah
Over the past 2(ish) years I have passed by either walking OR in a car, and suddenly felt a fascination about Mosses. How they ARE everywhere and yet so OVERLOOKED. Only recently I did something about this curiosity, I bought TWO books about Moss(es) and am now independently studying them in depth. Might cultivate some on my allotment plot. OR the bottom of my garden :) This video is EXCELLENT for me, as it shows I am not ODD (some laughed at me when I revealed my interest). SO thankyou and keep up the cracking work!!!!
Tanner I don't know you personally and I just found your channel like 10 mins ago but I hope you have a swell day lad
*Now many of you are going to find moss in your back yard.*
**Laughs in desert**
You assume that I actually have a yard.
Sad terraria hours
Lol!
Just look at the like to dislike ratio and understand how much WE appreciate you Tanner. Stay awesome and free.
your fondness of moss is really contagious
The dormant moss tip is fantastic, i've noticed the difference but never related it to that. I wish you could follow this video up with a mold management one.
Yay I always have trouble finding moss and telling them apart
this comment is clearly ironic
Same
Probably the most underrated but extremely beautiful and very resilient plants !* Love Moss*
Really loved the style of this video, it seemed like you were really excited and it got me all excited to go look for moss!
*"i can finally go outside"*
For a moment i thought this was posted after 2020-
Just when I thought I didn’t need more hobbies, I stumbled across your channel & I’m totally obsessed!! 💓💓💓💓
I love your respect for mother nature! 🌳🌱
You’re so awesome and free. Thank you.
Man Serpa dude you're a kindred spirit. Mosses and ferns and water just lifts me up so so much. I love love LOVE it! I want to do what you do. I live in the U.P. so it's a very long winter and I get SAD but having green, especially mosses & ferns in the house... Man I just know it would help me a ton. I'm so grateful for your channel. 🙏
This video basically shows the benefits living near a forest
Aaaaaahforests.wonderful
I have most of these mosses growing along my drainage ditch in my front yard and next to the road.
I live inside of one so I am above all
It's incredible how many different mosses you have overseas
Belgium also has all of these mosses, so I'm sure Germany has them as well.
You’re awesome dude. I’ve been collected moss with my pops since I was a lil guy. Always loved tiny forests of rain deer lichen too lol. Thanks for making great videos!
I would love to see some content about collecting other plants (especially non-aquatic ones, there are plenty of videos for those) from the wild and making sure they stay alive inside. Great videos!
i find woodland plants hard to keep alive grown in pots. i tried with the native violets growing around my house, they were gone immediately. but i do have success if they stay outside in the shade. i guess cool temps and circulating breezes are very important. mosses however have simple requirements as long as they are kept in a closed terrarium. i love the lichens growing on tree branches. they seem to need high light and can dry out and go dormant, waiting for the next rain.
I just move to Alaska after living in the desert my whole life. I've never seen so much moss! I'm so excited to use this video to identify all of the different types!
Really liked your video. Very helpful in how to collect, where to look and the different kinds. And you coming back to clean them and put them in growing container. Helpful close up shots.
You have a good attitude you bring a smile to my face and make me feel good all day it is so beautiful the things that you do with the terrariums. It makes me feel happy that some man has a special place for plants. Great video keep up the good work God bless you
videos of you collecting moss and how you talk about the process/individual mosses are my favorite ^.^
This video came just at the right time for me. I was just out in the forest today collecting moss. I was quite surprised how much there was. It is really dry here in South Australia at the moment. The pine forest, where we walk, had a great collection of moss though. Now I am off to sort, clean and pack it all in my bins, ready for all the projects I have going.
Always love your videos, they are an inspiration and full of such useful information. Thank you.
Never thought MOSS could be so gorgeous :)Thx for sharing !
I loved this. Felt like an outdoor nature class! definitely throw in more of these candid vids along with your usual narration vids. both are great. whichever best fits the content. nice to see your face! :)
I think you should consider getting crazy about lichens too
i absolutely adore lichen and it erks me so that the air quality where i live basically only supports common green shield lichen and a few grey-ish look alikes, i suppose you could grow them in an air controlled terrarium but i imagine either having to buy air scrubbers or canned air would prove very costly.
@@ourorboros2 ooooo really? But I'm gonna try grow some reindeer ones in terrarium, hope it does well. I heard they love moisture so I'm hopeful.
I was recently at 8000ft on a mountain in Montana and Found a single rock all by itself covered in all different color lichens. Looked like it was a rock covered in coral in a reef. Absolutely blew my mind how beautiful it was.
That glowing effect on the moss was hilarious! I loved it!!!
Thanks I'm glad you liked it!
Oh! By the way, this inspired me to go out yesterday and gather some mosses! I found 4 different types! I think one is the Badge Moss! I put it in a terrarium with some (purchased) springtails and a few Silver Maple branches (wind fallen) that were covered in their own moss and some lichen! I also found Thread Moss, and Sheet Moss and a small bit of what looks like it could be Fern Moss.
I’m glad I’m not the only person with an obsession with moss
Great video, love mosses and exploring to find new patches i like to harvest from. Some good info here as well, can never know enough when you're identifying things!
Yes! I've been wanting to build on terrariums and started to study about moss, then this video happened. It really helps man. Thank You Very Much!!!
Thanks for another vid Tanner! These are so useful to a brand new hobbyist!
I've always been an admirer of moss its a joy to see this video. Many thanks for making it.
I really like your perspective of the surroundings. For most people its just some plants and moss together but you see something special in it and it really looked nice actually. Nature is art :)
Right from the start of this vid i can feel your enthusiasm. you legit seem happier.
I would love to see you do a video on the life cycle of moss. It really is fascinating.
Oh this is perfect! You never fail to impress!
As a maker of living dioramas in Seattle, I really appreciate this video and value it as an excellent resource, not only on various common mosses but, the moss morality of conservation of any local resource ( Tanner calls it " M O S S E T I Q U E T T E" in a comment reply below ), even in your own yard! Great job, sir! In addition, the candid format is great for this type of survey because it makes the viewer feel he is just walking next to you as you give someone a tour!
Great video - and not just because of the content. The way you conveyed the info was smooth and really easy to follow - left the viewer (me!) intrigued and looking for my shoes to get searching in the woods. Looking forward to that ID video - thanks!
I appreciate that! I'm definitely much better behind that the camera than I was in the early days... makes me cringe!
I've been binge watching your videos to prepare for my first terrarium haha. Super excited to get it put together, thanks for all of the hard work Tanner!!
Hah, same here! :D
Kudos for the moss etiquette section. It is nice to see concern for the environment.
I really love the content Tanner, I find you so relaxing to watch and I love the style you have!
Your knowledge is incredible. It's clear you love what you do, I don't know of anyone else who could talk about moss with such passion.
Mossin Annie would give him a run for his money. Look her up, she's a gem
I actually collected an excellent selection of mosses here in the Phoenix park Dublin today, destined for a couple of terrariums. Really lush and beautiful colours. I love the stuff you're doing man. Keep the passion going.
Love, love, love❣️You, your artistic sense, your passion for living things--Priceless! Thanks SO much for sharing!Never feel pressured--take breaks when you need to! And still so happy for you and your betrothed!
Love your vids and your positivity!
0:24 THE HOLY MOSS
Lol
Thank you for the moss identification...I noticed the star moss groing here likes a certain consistancy of rotten wood to grow out of...like a rotten plank or grooved rotten log, and the badge type moss here likes a consistantly wet area. When collecting moss it helps to really look at what they are growing out of and moisture...I think you mentioned that.... Keep up the great videos.
I think to fully retain a lot of the information put out we need to come back and go over the information again. Ive learnt something every time I've watched and its been at least 5 times. S Tier moss guide
I heard "finally mid-60's to 70's" and started drooling. June and July are too far away... We'll get mosses growing full force well before then, of course.
Fantastic! This is so helpful Tanner. I have some mosses I didn't as to which type they were. I do now. Tankcou kindly mate ✌
Right on! Hopefully you know what some of them are now.
Tanner, I dig the extra effort you put into editing in the sounds and other FX. Adds to the professional vibe - 20k gang here this is your big year Tanner
Learned a lot about mosses. Helps me identify different mosses in my yard.
Enjoyed the video! Love mosses. All the mosses you show can be grown outside in pots under the right conditions the most important of which is water quality: distilled or reverse osmosis. If given the percentage of humidity, by daily spraying, most will handle 4 hours of direct sunlight. Do recommend shallow containers for the low growers and regular pots for the taller species such as the Hair Cap. While common names may not be exacting to species here is a list of what was shown, please note that other species within the genera shown may also be described under the common or vernacular name:
Badge Moss: Plagiomnium insigne
Fern Moss: Thuidium delicatulum
Haircap Moss: Polytrichum commune
Hypnum Moss: Hypnum cupressiforme
Sphagnum Moss: Sphagnum (many species)
Star Moss: Tortula ruralis
Thread Moss: Bryum argenteum
Liverwort: Marchantia polymorpha
Special note on Sphagnum: can be grown in a cup of distilled water with the water level up to about 3/4 of the cup's depth in full sun. Water quality is essential: distilled only.
Marchantia should be best grown to itself as it can overtake other bryophytes if it is happy with its culture.
For city folk you may be able to find mosses growing in planters that are regularly watered, such as at a fast food restaurant or at plant nurseries. Happy hunting.
Sososo helpful!!!
Hey Tanner! I was wondering if you’d address common terrarium problems like mold and algae, apologies if you’ve already done that I might have missed a video!
Great video as always! I might go collecting today...need some time in the woods.❤🌱🌿🌳
These videos are amazing, educational and interesting! Thank you so much for sharing your tips & tricks!
Miss in terrariums is so great during winter months. It's a really easy to grow plant and very bright green.
Its 2:33am....and I wanna go outside and collect moss. You have influenced me to really start making my own terrariums. Ive already collected and prepared containers Thank you 😂💛
i’ve collected the plants but i haven’t been able to find containers!
@@severalpottedplants4722 try places like Michaels, hobby lobby, home Depot and lowes! 🙂
Now I know I have BADGE MOSS in my terrarium! I put it in a month or so ago and it’s already an inch tall. Looks like miniature vegetation making my mini figures look perfect!
Ooooooh. A furry.
Thank you for all the videos you do. I have been watching you for sometime now. I love all of your methods and your style. Right now I'm working on rebuilding all of my turariums and everything that goes with it. I have lost all of my plants, turariums and aquariums. In a house fire last month. Thank you for the inspiration.
Aw man, I'm so sorry for your misfortune. I hope that you and your family can make it through that. I glad that you're enjoying my videos though. Take care!
@@SerpaDesign my family is strong. Just keep up the videos all of your fans love them.
This video came right on time. I’m going to start a 55 gallon bioactive terrarium today and was just wondering about the different types of moss I can use lol. Thanks boss. Been a fan for a while now. Your an inspiration for a lot of us. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stay blessed
This is like having Batman doing a document of the bats in his cave. Awsm.
Wow. I was just thinking of growing a moss in my own house earlier, and here u are uploads a video about moss 😂 i love the timing
I knew you were looking for it. 😉
You are from Disney channel
I recently started collecting moss for my garden. Now i'm obsessed. Thanks for your video.
Digging the plant identification!
As others have mentioned, a good vid would be mold management and how to make sure there aren't any mites or parasites in the collected moss.
Set it up from dark moss to light moss in a terrarium.. thatd be cool
Thats a great idea! I might do that if I can find a variety of mosses
What an amazing variety of mosses thank you for sharing
Moss love! Moss is incredible and sacred. Thank you for doing this video. Might want to note that often there are millipedes where you find moss and salamanders too. Just keep your eyes open out there folks 💗
PLEASE MORE OF THIS VIDEOS PLEASEEEEEEEE
Oh nice 👍 hope I find a guide like this for European mosses
I'm in Europe and the guide seems to apply
@@Paravetje thanks :) that's good.
There's got to be English moss nutters out there who've published books on the subject. Generally still a better source of info than the internet in most cases
Pulling up more is odly satisfying
I just found your video and the Summer is almost over...I love moss and will grow a moss garden next Summer...Thank you so much very informative video..
Liverworts are really fascinating and are one of the oldest species of land-growing plants on the planet. There are liverwort fossils dating back 473 million years.
0:22 Man, Im so high, when the angel ahhh's and lighting around the moss hit, I swear it looked like a big nug I just want to smoke. HAHA
Recently, the snow has been melting in my area. I have collected a few samples of the local moss and have been cultivating it at home. just wanted to say thank you for your videos, they are a great help. KEEP BEING AWESOME, I'll keep watching!
Mouth was drooling the entire time, wish I could eat some, with my friend, together
Living in utah i am definitely a bit jealous of the ability you have to find mosses.
Saaame. Though northern Utah does have a kind or two in the mountains :)
0:20 minutes in and I'm already hardcore relating to everything in this video
You are the man. I absolutely love your channel. Watching your amazing videos with incredible enclosures has really motivated me to post more videos showing how I build some of my terrariums. Plus you have gave me many great ideas to try. Keep up the good work.
My thoughts exactly. I used some of his videos to influence my vivarium for my whites tree frog
@@garretfrates1233 whites tree frogs are sweet I think it's lll reptiles has some blue ones right now that look pretty awesome. At least I think that's the species
My girl/guy is super blue as well. Australians tend to be the most vibrant blue. Just need to figure out if mine is definetly a male or female. Not sure how to
@@garretfrates1233 do you know are they sexually dimorphic like many frog species?
There are some size differences and i think its something with their feet but i dont have another one to compare one to the other. Might have to buy another one to compare lol
I made my first terrarium with local mosses in a wide mouth mason jar and it's already grown like CRAZY in two weeks. Thank you for the inspirational videos and for this one explaining what I found!
I live on Long Island NY...!!! I have a lot of moss in my yard... Do you recommend it cause I’ve been doing aquascape’s since I started watching your videos... You are awesome...!!!
I’m not going to tell you about moss types today.
Nevermind, let’s talk about moss types today.
But let’s go into it some other day.
*starts going through moss types*
Thank you so much for this. Your previous videos have inspired me to make a native terrarium, and finding the moss was a little daunting. This will be my reference when I'm hunting moss.
Thank you for doing all of your moss designs and providing this tutorial, it's created a new interest for me in moss in general. I've begun scouting around my local forested areas, identifying all the different types we have here, and really enjoying their low maintenance beauty. I also found out I have a ton of hypnum moss around my house, it seems to enjoy the spots where there is plenty of rain runoff, but doesn't stagnate necessarily, and also enjoys lots of light.
Can you please name your first child Sphagnum. If you haven't decided to do that already.
Sphagnum “Moss” Tanner’s Son.
Hey, real quick question about keeping terrariums. Recently (about a month ago) I created a small terrarium using an old mason jar and some plastic wrap for the lid. I watched several of your videos beforehand and did some of my own research in order to make my terrarium as good as possible. It has since been doing quite nicely, although I have now noticed that algae has started to grow within the false bottom/aquifer. I haven’t been able to find any information online on how exactly this may impact my terrarium and have not seen the topic mentioned in any of your videos. If you, or any other commenter, could shed some light on what I should do (if anything) then that would be much appreciated.
P.S. I love your channel. Keep up the good work!
I got you on my community tab.
Again absolutely fantastic video and I’m totally watching the next one on propagation
I love the spring. I live watching the witlow grass when it I just coming up. I live the misses and the teeny tiny plants just coming up. I love all the tiny worlds right under our noses!