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Old 05-03-2008, 04:20 PM
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If you collect fresh sphag moss (with permission of course) how long can it last ie without using it.
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I would have thought a pretty long time. Try to keep it damp. Poke some holes in the bag and use an atomiser, this will dampen it without making it soaking and ensure it doesn't go mouldy.
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Just keep it clean, it will last ages but it may start to get wiffy after a while..We had one bag left over from Xmas 06 and it was fine but it hadn’t been opened so seal it up the wetness in the moss will keep it damp. But mind we can buy sterile spag moss for our lizards and I just keep wetting it and it perks up fine...
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Another tip is if it goes completely dry pour boiling hot water over it...this will 're-activate' it again...good tip I learned when reviving some moss 'teddy bears' that had completely dried out...they now look as green as fresh moss
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Another tip is if it goes completely dry pour boiling hot water over it...this will 're-activate' it again...good tip I learned when reviving some moss 'teddy bears' that had completely dried out...they now look as green as fresh moss
I didn't know that Chris thanks.
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Another tip is if it goes completely dry pour boiling hot water over it...this will 're-activate' it again...good tip I learned when reviving some moss 'teddy bears' that had completely dried out...they now look as green as fresh moss



brilliant - i made a pirate sloop for my son last year it's in the garden and looking a bit faded i did the hot water and it's looking better
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