08-14-2011, 08:26 AM
I was wondering whether anyone has used the milkshake method to seed their viv background with these plants. I want to give this a go but would appreciate any input from people who have tried this method before?
Ben
Ben
08-14-2011, 08:26 AM
08-14-2011, 11:07 AM
Hi Ben,
It's been years since I heard (or read) of someone here in the States trying this. I really think it just doesn't work.
Now....there was a product (dry) going around 2-3 years ago called "moss mix" and some people used it with "decent" results but for some reason, the product buzz died way down.
I did note there are 3-4 "milkshake" threads here on Dart Den. Hopefully someone will post here.
It's been years since I heard (or read) of someone here in the States trying this. I really think it just doesn't work.
Now....there was a product (dry) going around 2-3 years ago called "moss mix" and some people used it with "decent" results but for some reason, the product buzz died way down.
I did note there are 3-4 "milkshake" threads here on Dart Den. Hopefully someone will post here.
08-14-2011, 11:21 AM
Thanks Phil, good to know, ill try another method unless anyone else can point me in the direction of someone who has had success with this
Ben
Ben
08-14-2011, 12:00 PM
As I recall there were mixed results. Some folks used beer, buttermilk, yogurt, to blend with moss. Some comments were being made about the smell.
I don't think I have heard of anyone doing fern spores or liverworts though.
Phil, I believe the dry product that was being used was a polyacrylamide copolymer. This is the powdered stuff that absorbs water and turns to a gel, I think one of the brands is Horta-Sorb
I don't think I have heard of anyone doing fern spores or liverworts though.
Phil, I believe the dry product that was being used was a polyacrylamide copolymer. This is the powdered stuff that absorbs water and turns to a gel, I think one of the brands is Horta-Sorb
08-14-2011, 01:12 PM
Cindy,
The "Moss Mix" was something imported from Europe by Chris Dulany (Dart Frog Depot) a few years ago and was sold in Ziploc bags. I'm pretty sure it contained dormant moss spores and other small botanicals.
I have a pack of it somewhere in my basement. Looks like sawdust, somewhat.....
The "Moss Mix" was something imported from Europe by Chris Dulany (Dart Frog Depot) a few years ago and was sold in Ziploc bags. I'm pretty sure it contained dormant moss spores and other small botanicals.
I have a pack of it somewhere in my basement. Looks like sawdust, somewhat.....