Collecting & Identifying Moss

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Published 2019-04-13

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.

Propagate Moss:    • How to Propagate Your Own Moss

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. www.instagram.com/serpadesign/

Check out my other, must watch, outdoor videos!
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All Comments (21)

@SerpaDesign 5 years ago

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!
@themuffinman4044 4 years ago

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"
@Bigbossbadge 5 years ago

find you a man who loves you like tanner loves his moss
@theskyobserver 5 years ago

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
@AshInTrees 5 years ago

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.
@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery 5 years ago

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.
@pissandcornflakes9119 4 years ago

"professional moss collector" i would love to see that on a resume
@potzertommy 5 years ago

I'm really lichen this video.
@wxlurker 5 years ago

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.
@dickbutt5225 2 years ago

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!
@alexanderprousalis6006 5 years ago

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
@davet1990 5 years ago

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!!!!
@gar2yc 5 years ago

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.
@kamieaston3016 4 years ago

Now many of you are going to find moss in your back yard. *Laughs in desert* You assume that I actually have a yard.
@OriginalRaveParty 5 years ago

Just look at the like to dislike ratio and understand how much WE appreciate you Tanner. Stay awesome and free.
@19Lqueen17 2 years ago

your fondness of moss is really contagious
@ASlickNamedPimpback 5 years ago

Yay I always have trouble finding moss and telling them apart
@TheSnuffy1994 5 years ago

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!
@TheWestis 5 years ago

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!
@LaLA441000 5 years ago

Probably the most underrated but extremely beautiful and very resilient plants !* Love Moss*