💚 How long can marimo survive without water? Based on our experience, marimo can stay out of water for more than 20 days without any harm, as long as they are thoroughly soaked in water and kept in the resealable bag we use for shipping. However, if you have bought Read more
Marimo (scientific name Cladophora aegagropila) is an aquatic plant made up of thousands of individual algae filaments that grow together to form a ball. Marimo naturally develop a round shape, although they often become somewhat oval or otherwise imperfect in shape. Under ideal conditions in the wild, they can reproduce Read more
I already have an aquarium with fish. Can I add marimo? Just like any other living plants, marimo can contribute to the biological balance of an aquarium. Unless you keep large, aggressive fish, such as piranhas or African cichlids, there is generally nothing to worry about. Fish won’t harm marimo, Read more
Does your marimo sometimes float to the surface, and you’re not sure why? There are usually two simple reasons why this happens. 1) You have just changed the water. Small air bubbles may form on the surface of the marimo, causing them to float. In this case, simply wait a Read more
The first record in Austria’s Lake Zeller See Marimo were first discovered in Austria in Lake Zell (Zeller See) in 1824. The lake is located at an altitude of 750 metres above sea level and is fed by numerous mountain streams. It freezes completely in winter, while in summer, you Read more
Marimo are such adorable little plants that people all over the world give them names. And why not? We can name just about anything, and since marimo are among the few plants on the planet that actually benefit from human touch, giving them a name seems almost like the natural Read more
Have you ever successfully reproduced marimo naturally (without splitting them apart)? If not, here are a few tips on how to encourage natural reproduction: Take one or more larger marimo and place them in a separate jar, aquarium, or other container. Let the marimo live undisturbed and change the water Read more