About to repot my elm and trying to figure out the best way to re apply the moss on top of bonsai mix..
I know you need good contact do you need to add a layer of sphagnum moss on top for better contact ? I have a relatively course mix for my soil so I'm not sure directly applying would work.
I also have some finner mix that I could use instead.
I usually apply it directly, even on pure akadama or similarly coarse soil.
If needed -where the soil is not flat enough- I simply clip it to the ground with a U-shaped piece of wire, that can be removed after just a couple of weeks...
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I preefer to not moss, as I find the birds come and dig in the b=moss in spring and fall. Furthermore, eventually I get moss to crawl up the trunk, ruining aging bark.
Good points. I do worry about it though.. I get moss growing inside the tree canopy on the branches. How to stop moss growing up the trunk.
But maybe planting non-creeping moss in the pot will reduce the creeping moss establishing. Hm.
Slightly off topic I know, but can you apply any moss to your soil or are certain ones better?
I've never used it personally but have a miniature elm I plan on repotting into its final display pot soon and did plan on adding a little moss for visual effect.
I do like some trees with a bed off moss at the base of the trunk, gives off a nice look I think.
I use sphagnum moss and collected moss sieved and mixed 50/50 and sprinkled on the surface of the pot. This helps to keep moisture in. If I am showing the tree then I add moss to the pot, I may or may not remove it after showing.