Product Care Sheet

DRY MOSS

Fresh Moss, Fresh Shag, Fresh Feather, Fresh Curly Mood Moss, Fresh Elk Horn Moss and Fresh Mossy Branches

These fresh mosses are still alive. To ensure the proper shelf life Refrigerate at once. These should be kept moist. Avoid lights because they tend to fade the moss. If color starts to fade simply spray with a moss dye to bring back the natural beauty of the moss. Because these are living plants they will not keep indefinitely. If the moss is properly handled it has a shelf like of 2 to 4 weeks after which it may be laid out to dry. Many Florist are able to keep the Fresh Moss alive for a very long time by putting it into potted plants and keeping well watered.

Excluding Elk Horn Moss, There is another way in which to keep your fresh mosses longer. Take your moss and dry it with a fan and a heater in a dark room to prevent fading, and then put them in a dry box in a dark room, this will allow you to keep your moss for a longer time. Then when the time comes and you need some Fresh Moss, merely take what you need to use and spray it with water. If you would like your moss to stay green for a long time in the open, spray with a moss dye.

If you need to keep your mossy branches for an extended period of time simply air dry and place in a dark room to prevent fading.

Lichens:

Our assorted lichens will keep for many months. Lichen is shipped in a dry state. If you prefer to work with softer more pliable lichen, merely moisten your lichen before use.

Tree Conks:

These are shipped dry and should be kept dry. These will absorb water so avoid direct contact with water, and areas with high humidity. To prevent tree conks from becoming infested with a worm add a moth ball to your conks. If the tree conks become infested with a worm or other creature simply Microwave for a couple of minutes or spray with an insecticide to kill the visitor.

Dry Moss:

These mosses have been dried and will retain their color for several months. Store moss in a cool dry area out of direct light. Avoid neon lights as they will tend to fade the moss. If storing for an extended period of time be sure to check the moss regularly to avoid mold or color fading. .

Branches, Fresh Ferns, Salal & Equisetum:

Upon arrival mist with water and place the fresh foliage in a bucket of water and cut the stems under water. These should be refrigerated. Do not keep near direct heat as it will speed up dehydration of the plant.

River Root:

Upon arrival spray down with water, these long pliable roots are shipped fresh and need to be kept moist to keep pliability. Once in an arrangement such as: wreaths, bird’s nest, handles for baskets or around log furniture, the roots dry hard.