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terra tape alternative for emersed moss

heliophyte

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I have been looking at DOOA Terra tape to get some mosses attached to driftwood just above the waterlevel.
Apparently the tape will help bring the water up a little for the moss. It is rather expensive though. I was wondering if some old thin cloth would serve the same function.
Does anyone have experience with this and/or alternative for moss growing on wood?
 
Hi all,
I was wondering if some old thin cloth would serve the same function.
Yes, 100% cotton should wick up the water fairly successfully, I might start with something like a <"dishcloth"> or tea towel. Because it is cotton it will <"biodegrade fairly rapidly">.

There are specialist materials for terrariums etc, like <"Hygrolon">. You can also get generic <"capillary matting"> for glasshouse benches etc. It should be the cheapest option.

cheers Darrel
 
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