How to Collect Your Bonsai Moss

Sagada Mijikai Bonsai Moss, also known as Mijicar, is a low-growing, evergreen (2 – 3 cm high), thin-textured perennial ground cover used frequently in a wide range of landscaping applications, primarily for its capacity to form a thick turf-like layer of green moss on the soil surface. The word “mijicari” comes from the Portuguese “mithi” and means “thick”. It is considered ideal for gardens and pots used as barriers or for ground cover because it grows well in all kinds of soil, with lower susceptibility to erosion or to damage from animals or humans. It is native to India and Pakistan, but nowadays is found throughout tropical regions and has been a mainstay of the landscaping industry in Western Europe and North America.

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How to Collect Moss The best way to collect your bonsai moss is to use a spade or digging fork that can easily penetrate the soil and loosen the soil for collection. It is not advisable to dig up the plant directly; however, some roots may still be visible if you look for them carefully. If you cannot get access to the bonsai moss from the top soil, you can collect the foliage close to the base, wrap it in a cloth, and place it inside a small plastic bag. Once you have removed the foliage, you can put it inside the bag and freeze it until you are ready to collect it.

The Bonsai Moss spores will need to be mixed into the potting soil before planting. The amount of moss spores needed is based on the species of the tree you are going to grow, as well as how much sun or water the plant receives. To determine the correct amount of moss spores to use, look at the leaves of the plant and note how much foliage is exposed to the sun. This amount will help you calculate the right amount of mold spores needed.