My son got me two Marinomo balls for Mother’s Day. I had never heard of them until then. My grand daughter LOVES to take them out and give them a HUG” (squeeze) too keep them round. It’s a fun safe thing for a kid to care for.
@@daliacohen2170 Who says that we don't name plants? If Megan Yui loves them like a pet (which is totally relatable after all those years), naming them is fine :) I have mine a day and am looking for a name :D
Thanks so much for your tips on marimo "moss" or algae ball care, Harli! We received one as a gift from our daughter who has been growing it for several years and it is about four inches in diameter. I especially appreciated the tips about how it likes cold water and the occasional stirring.
Zachary Wood I have over 20 plants so excuse me for wanting to expand my collection and judging by the title of the video and the fact that you’re here means you’re pretty damn curious too. Don’t be a dick just bc you want to ruin our enthusiasm
I put one in with my beta fish and I was wondering if that was okay lol. He doesn’t peck at it but he likes to lay on it, it’s like his personal squishy fluffy cushion
@@Smash1992AshleyRose I wouldn't trust what anyone at a pet store like that says. Just saying. She was right though. Morimo are okay for lots of aquatic animals :) I want to try them with sea monkeys
I'm duct taping my girlfriend to a chair and making her watch this. I had to re-home my three because they freaked her out. She's got a thing about "alien life form plants" killing her in her sleep. 😂👽🌿
Yesss I was curious if you'd make a video about them after I saw your plant tour and you did! I was thinking about getting one, so this really helped, thank you!
Thanks so much for sharing! I just got some for my beta tank and love it! I've been a gardener/grower for 6 yrs and love teaching people how to grow their own produce! Thanks for the insight on these!
Thank you so much for this video 🥰 my partner wanted a mossball for ages already and next week they are moving in with me. Unbeknownst to them I have bought 2 marimo moss balls and made them a beautiful home of my partners future work desk 🥰 So thank you for telling me, how to make this surprise happen!
I just bought little ones becuase they look cute and just search how to take care them It lead me to you! Thanks very much for the tips! God bless you 🙌🏿
I just bought my first marimo moss ball. I was amazed by it. And now even more, after viewing a number of sites about them. I now know this is not going to be my first. I want more, lol!
I had one of these and it got to about four and a half inches in diameter and I had it in a bowl type tank for 2 small gold fish. It worked really well. And the moss ball definitely outlived the fish lol. I ended up keeping the tank for a while just to house the moss ball but it ended up dying on me :( I think it's because I didn't know I had to stir the water... I think the fish swimming around we're doing that for me lmao. Now that I know I have to stir the water every once in a while, I might try one of these again. I love the green color and they are so cool because, unlike most things in an aquarium, You can actually get them out and hold them and that made me really happy cuz they're so soft. Lol. Thank you for posting this. I'm going to order some moss balls now :3
I have marimo in my aquarium, it’s not in ball form though. I’ve got it growing on up the side of a log, it’s growing very quick for marimo moss and extremely thick and green! It’s been about 3 months and it’s probably doubled in thickness!
Do you mind a follow-up question? I just got a few, so I'm researching. How do you clean them? Or do you just mean cleaning the container and changing the water?
@@bonniewylie3287 Just try not to let brown algae get into them. Once it's there, it's a pain to get off. I'm fixing to try to get the cyanobacteria off of them but I can't use any chemical treatments since they should also kill the moss ball. I can tell you how that goes tomorrow. They're hardy suckers and very tolerant of mistakes. They're the one thing I haven't killed yet (and I've killed a cactus by not watering it enough... Whoops! )
I want one so badly! Plant addiction all the way. I freaking love plants and want to do Botany when I get older. I am definitely getting one....or twenty, for inspiration :D
And guess what? Yesterday I bought one! Her name is Kitchel and I love when she photosynthesizes! I love how you get a plant and instantly, it does photosynthesis and you can breathe easier than before XD.
I have three moss balls. Thanks for video. I might need to move mine in summer or maybe very soon as days are getting longer. I have seen video where a guy cut them and add to wood to make a tree. He added snails and sand looked really cool. Also how to clean as snails added compounds.
Loving your plant videos 😊 Just watched your fave easy houseplants video and was so happy to see you had a care video for these little guys 🥰 they’re so cute!!! Do you have any trouble with mosquitos trying to lay their eggs in the water or is that what you use the mosquito bits for? X
oh my god i've been looking for a pretty plant for my cold and dimly lit basement and these little guys are SHAPED LIKE FRIENDS holy shit i wanna get one
Yes I do have the marimo Moss balls I've had them for 2 years I just cut two or three of them in half to propagate more of them as experiment because I had three of them in total,They are doing pretty good, I did do the method where you take the palm of your hands and roll them together to help keep its shape it seems to be working..
Ty I just got 3 for my bday as I had said something about them being good for bettas ( I'm a huge betta fan ) and was wondering what there care was I'm hoping the bettas will enjoy them but I suppose we shall see !
I actually live in Estonia and didn’t know they were from here :D. I don’t think Estonians view them as a house plant option. But now I’m super curious to look around for them
Isn't it weird how plants that are native to where we live aren't typically seen as 'houseplants'? Let me know if you find any! (: They are such cool plants!
When I got mine in the store, the informational sign said that if it starts to float, you can squeeze it gently and it'll sink again, because it just had little air bubbles.
Sorry, a quick question - my marimos are in a jar, and the water tends to get kinda dirty about every 10-14 days - like there's a brownish organic sediment on the bottom. I always clean it up when i change the water, but it just keeps returning. I wonder it that's normal?
I just put some small aquatic snails that i found in a local pond into my moss ball bowl. two days later and i have never seen the bowl this clean. they dont seem to touch the moss ball tho
I just bought three and set up a tank for them :) I used water dechlorinator to rinse off the gravel for the bottom because of rock dust then I emptied it out and used rain water for them :)
Can you train them? : ) Actually I have a half dozen of them in my fish tank and was worried about running them under the tap to refresh them. They get a little cloggy with fishfood. Mine have turned rather brown and it was interesting to hear about the light causing that. Useful video!!
Have you came across any zebra mussels on your marimo balls? Because Wyoming just band them because they said that they're messing up the water systems. Another state banned them to and Colorado might be next. I asked this question because I just read all of this in an article. And wanted more information about it before I purchase one
Just got mine 🙌🏻and mine was filled with Beautiful citrine and amethyst rock caught My eye I had to get it 💚 I asked what is that green thing in there and now I’m a mommy to a Marino Agape means LOVE 💗 thanks for the great Video
Great question @prosie1968 😊 I would never have thought of that. I would have just poured the water down the sink. This will definitely keep me on track for changing the Mario's water since I can use it to water my other plant babies. 😊😊
Honestly I don't see the problem. The lake they're naturally found in is about 55°F and my ambient water temp is in the 70's. Adding an ice cube like every 8 hours or just once a day would help lower the temperature. According to the lady, you can put them in the fridge overnight so why not an icecube or two a day? She said it'd make them greener and I want a small little tank just for them. Icecubes sounds like a good way to keep them happy.
Actually I have moss balls and I do put bunch of ice everyday especially in these summer days. It make them greener and I change their water with cold water every week so yeah you can use ice
I have a few and a few others just grew, super tiny lol. and as for fish tanks, I have them in all of mine and the fish ignore them, shrimps eat some of the dying algae, and they always seem comfortable around them.
Do you need to have the whole lid off if they are in a jar or just a little hole in the top of the jar lid? Tnx for your help it really helped me and my friend out.
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My friend got me two of them from Japan. They're a good pet to have once you've mastered the pet rock.
Where can I get them?
Apparently Amazon sells them. Not sure how legit they are.
lol.
@@The578unit got 6 of them today from amazon.decent size
Nichole Wealleans I got mines recently from @ruleof_greenthumb on insta.
Mine are 15 years old and I found two babies under them! Not sure how that happened, but who cares! Lol
Oh my gosh! That is so cool! Do you have a photo on Instagram by chance?? I'd love to see!
@@HarliGYes, I put one on for you.😎
They can propagate so either something cut a piece of one apart or a piece got pulled off and it somehow got rolled into a ball
I think it was your finger lmao!
Omg 😱
Do you have one or two moosballs ?
My son got me two Marinomo balls for Mother’s Day. I had never heard of them until then. My grand daughter LOVES to take them out and give them a HUG” (squeeze) too keep them round. It’s a fun safe thing for a kid to care for.
What a lovely gift! That is so cute, they make great pets for kids to practice caring for (:
That’s so cute my granddaughter will love to do that
You can SQUEEZE them ?!?!?!? Oh yes. I'm getting one. I think my girls would love a "pet" 💜
Yes! That'll be so fun! I know I would have wanted one as a kid (:
lol i’ve got three
mossy (oldest) : 10 years
cooper : 8 years
sally : 1 year
Why do u name them, they’re not a pet, they’re a plant. If u have a plant, u usually don’t name them
@@daliacohen2170 when you get attached to things you normally name them. that’s why nicknames exist lol
@@daliacohen2170 Who says that we don't name plants? If Megan Yui loves them like a pet (which is totally relatable after all those years), naming them is fine :) I have mine a day and am looking for a name :D
I always name my plants 🪴
@@daliacohen2170 have you never named your plushies as a kid?
I have four and they're probably my favorite plant, just don't tell my others 😂
I am getting one and hiss name is going to be Randy mc clock
where do you buy them? I'm thinking of getting a few :)
@@dnlamd I got mine on Amazon lol 😂😂🌱
Thanks so much for your tips on marimo "moss" or algae ball care, Harli! We received one as a gift from our daughter who has been growing it for several years and it is about four inches in diameter. I especially appreciated the tips about how it likes cold water and the occasional stirring.
how to care for zoro ❤️
If I ever get one I'm gonna name it Zoro 😔💚
i'm crying hahaha ⚔🗡💚
Curly brow is pissed 😤💛
Me lmao
i’m gonna buy one and name it zoro and the other one sanji
Just bought my first Marimo ball & wanted to make sure i take care of it properly. Cant wait til its here!
Me watches this with my friend as we just bought 2 moss balls for no reason at 9pm
The EXACT reason I’m here
Savannah rekatihw same 😂😭
Omg wow so quirky to get something you don’t know how to take care of
Zachary Wood I have over 20 plants so excuse me for wanting to expand my collection and judging by the title of the video and the fact that you’re here means you’re pretty damn curious too. Don’t be a dick just bc you want to ruin our enthusiasm
Zachary Wood why do you think we’re watching this video? To learn how to care for it you dumbass
I put one in with my beta fish and I was wondering if that was okay lol. He doesn’t peck at it but he likes to lay on it, it’s like his personal squishy fluffy cushion
Salty Frenchfry Does is work with the heater in the aquarium? Since she says they want cold water
@@PM-ut6sy as long as you keep an eye on them and do regular fridge sessions they should be fine!!
They are actually really good for betas! The lady at petco told me that!
@@Smash1992AshleyRose I wouldn't trust what anyone at a pet store like that says. Just saying. She was right though. Morimo are okay for lots of aquatic animals :) I want to try them with sea monkeys
By far the best info after the dozens of videos I’ve checked out, appreciated. Keep on talkin .
This is delightfully bizarre! I love non-pets!! Thank you for introducing me to this plant!!!
ELVAN DYLIS you are so welcome! Thank you for watching
never seen them in Germany 🙆🏻🌿🌱 but i'm going to get one as soon as i can! such an interesting little plant 😻
It really is! Fingers crossed you find one soon!!!
I have my own Marimo Moss named “Maurice” (Yes this is an IT Crowd reference) and he’s turning brown.
Your tips were a total help!
Omg I love that name! Defo need to go and re-watch IT Crowd again 😂
A bit late, but it could be over exposed to the sun. They need to be in a kinda dark place. Hope this can help 😊
super late but i thought i was the only one! mine is also called maurice lol
I got a pack of them (various sizes). I’m using them in different ways around my house. I love them. Great video!
Oh how fun! They are very cute little weird things :P I really love mine.
I'm duct taping my girlfriend to a chair and making her watch this. I had to re-home my three because they freaked her out. She's got a thing about "alien life form plants" killing her in her sleep.
😂👽🌿
I SO GET THIS! For some reason, these things really freak me out.
hahaha do it! I actually have a friend who is afraid of certain plants as well because she thinks the same thing!
Same lmfao it freaks me out too but I still want a couple
😂
For real, you are duct taping her to a chair?
IM SO EXCITED IM GETTING ONE BUT I CANT BECAUSE OF THE CORONA SO IM REASEARCHING IT RIGHT NOW.
Lmao I thought I was the only one only just finding out about this 2020 yo gotta find some entertainment in quarantine time lol
Same same hahahha
I buy mine on eBay, delivered right to my door.
Ebay has them
HgnCalifornia my parents would not let me
Yesss I was curious if you'd make a video about them after I saw your plant tour and you did! I was thinking about getting one, so this really helped, thank you!
Yay! I am so glad! Let me know if you find one!
I have been wanting some for awhile ..now they are in my shopping cart!!! Thanks for the great info, Harli. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing! I just got some for my beta tank and love it! I've been a gardener/grower for 6 yrs and love teaching people how to grow their own produce! Thanks for the insight on these!
I ordered my very own marimo ball while watching this video!!
I have 4 and a small USB pump in a bowl, the pump keeps the water and Moss balls moving.
Ron R oh! That is such a smart setup! I love that idea
@Ron R, me too. I have a submersible water pump that I got from Amazon. I just placed it in a large glass vase with cold water. 🙂
@@0ChildStar have you got the link please?
Me learning how to take care of Zoro ❤️🥰
So this is marimo now I know why Sanji call Zoro a marimo😂
lmao me too
JUST got my marimo moss balls!!! Harli inspired of course!
They’re just so simply pretty and I love them sm 🥺
Oooh , thts why zoro called marimo 😂.
Thank you so much for this video 🥰 my partner wanted a mossball for ages already and next week they are moving in with me. Unbeknownst to them I have bought 2 marimo moss balls and made them a beautiful home of my partners future work desk 🥰 So thank you for telling me, how to make this surprise happen!
I just bought little ones becuase they look cute and just search how to take care them
It lead me to you! Thanks very much for the tips! God bless you 🙌🏿
Omg yes I love these things! I got a bunch for Christmas last year. I can’t watch right now but I’ll definitely watch it later.
They are such cool house plants!
I just bought my first marimo moss ball. I was amazed by it. And now even more, after viewing a number of sites about them. I now know this is not going to be my first. I want more, lol!
I had one of these and it got to about four and a half inches in diameter and I had it in a bowl type tank for 2 small gold fish. It worked really well. And the moss ball definitely outlived the fish lol. I ended up keeping the tank for a while just to house the moss ball but it ended up dying on me :( I think it's because I didn't know I had to stir the water... I think the fish swimming around we're doing that for me lmao. Now that I know I have to stir the water every once in a while, I might try one of these again. I love the green color and they are so cool because, unlike most things in an aquarium, You can actually get them out and hold them and that made me really happy cuz they're so soft. Lol.
Thank you for posting this. I'm going to order some moss balls now :3
I don't know anything about these, but I clicked so fast! I love your videos
Thank you so much!
i want to get one and name it bob moss
Olivia Perkins Mine‘s called Kate (Moss)
I just ordered 5 of them and they’re supposed to get here in a few days! I got a nice bowl and some pretty rocks. Wish me luck!
hi I have a question on where you got yours ? :D
ik this is an older comment, but where'd you get them from? :D
I just bought 2 for my minnow tank. Nice video!
I have marimo in my aquarium, it’s not in ball form though. I’ve got it growing on up the side of a log, it’s growing very quick for marimo moss and extremely thick and green! It’s been about 3 months and it’s probably doubled in thickness!
These are definitely on my plant wish list!
DaNae Giese they are so fun to keep!
I have them In a tank with red claw crabs an some fish and the crabs love moving them about
Wait that’s so cute
"it'll cool down the water and they actually really like that"
HOW DO YOU KNOW DO THEY TELL YOU :O
they get greener in colder waters
I have 3 and I love them soooo much I love cleaning them!!
Do you mind a follow-up question? I just got a few, so I'm researching. How do you clean them? Or do you just mean cleaning the container and changing the water?
@@bonniewylie3287 sure! All you have to do is is squeeze them and put them in clean water
@@aviationgeek9230 Simple as that! 😄 Thank you!!
@@bonniewylie3287 yep
@@bonniewylie3287 Just try not to let brown algae get into them. Once it's there, it's a pain to get off. I'm fixing to try to get the cyanobacteria off of them but I can't use any chemical treatments since they should also kill the moss ball. I can tell you how that goes tomorrow. They're hardy suckers and very tolerant of mistakes. They're the one thing I haven't killed yet (and I've killed a cactus by not watering it enough... Whoops! )
I want one so badly! Plant addiction all the way. I freaking love plants and want to do Botany when I get older. I am definitely getting one....or twenty, for inspiration :D
I was looking at buying these today! How weird. It's a sign! 😂 great video Harli
Oh my gosh! So weird. Definitely the universe talking :P
Me too
I got one today and I love them😤
Thanks for sharing the details. I just got my today so excited to add to my collection of plants.
Thank you! I was planning on buying one from my local wiccan shop and wanted to make sure I can properly care for it first
And guess what? Yesterday I bought one! Her name is Kitchel and I love when she photosynthesizes! I love how you get a plant and instantly, it does photosynthesis and you can breathe easier than before XD.
i just got one today! i live in a very warm place so i put some ice cubes in their water to keep it cold :)
Thank you for making this video it gave me a lot of new info on them😊😊
Can’t wait to get one and name it zoro!
I have three moss balls. Thanks for video. I might need to move mine in summer or maybe very soon as days are getting longer. I have seen video where a guy cut them and add to wood to make a tree. He added snails and sand looked really cool. Also how to clean as snails added compounds.
u mean serpa design??
Hearing first time about Moss Ball and then you told they are from Estonia😮😮😮😮
So yeah hi from Estonia😀😀😊
Loving your plant videos 😊
Just watched your fave easy houseplants video and was so happy to see you had a care video for these little guys 🥰 they’re so cute!!!
Do you have any trouble with mosquitos trying to lay their eggs in the water or is that what you use the mosquito bits for? X
Yes. I want to get the kids a desk pet for school how cute 💛💛💛💛💛
oh my god i've been looking for a pretty plant for my cold and dimly lit basement and these little guys are SHAPED LIKE FRIENDS holy shit i wanna get one
Yes I do have the marimo Moss balls I've had them for 2 years I just cut two or three of them in half to propagate more of them as experiment because I had three of them in total,They are doing pretty good, I did do the method where you take the palm of your hands and roll them together to help keep its shape it seems to be working..
Going to get one for my aquarium. They are great for the fish Eco system
Ty I just got 3 for my bday as I had said something about them being good for bettas ( I'm a huge betta fan ) and was wondering what there care was I'm hoping the bettas will enjoy them but I suppose we shall see !
Pixar needs to make a Short about Marimo Moss Balls they are so cute...
My sister is getting a few of them and I'm very excited to see them 💚
I actually live in Estonia and didn’t know they were from here :D. I don’t think Estonians view them as a house plant option. But now I’m super curious to look around for them
Isn't it weird how plants that are native to where we live aren't typically seen as 'houseplants'? Let me know if you find any! (: They are such cool plants!
When I got mine in the store, the informational sign said that if it starts to float, you can squeeze it gently and it'll sink again, because it just had little air bubbles.
I have had them in brackish water and they live just fine, and did multiply nicely.
My mom works at Petco and said she’ll look and see if they have them. I can’t wait to get one! Also your cat is really cool!
Sorry, a quick question - my marimos are in a jar, and the water tends to get kinda dirty about every 10-14 days - like there's a brownish organic sediment on the bottom. I always clean it up when i change the water, but it just keeps returning. I wonder it that's normal?
I just put some small aquatic snails that i found in a local pond into my moss ball bowl. two days later and i have never seen the bowl this clean. they dont seem to touch the moss ball tho
My solution for keeping them cool is to place them by the AC in the warmer months. I've been doing this for a year now, and it's seemed to work!
just purchased a couple Marimo Balls and I’m excited to get home and get them a comfy house :) this vid was v helpful :))
You can separate them to make more if they’re big and take about a year to get the size of your fist.
I love mine and am going to make moss ball kits ❤️
I saw this video and was like I need one now I am sitting in our car with my new pet
Man that algae look like he's gonna be the greatest swordsman.
I have a question how do I squeeze them like how hard and how often do I have to do it?
I just bought three and set up a tank for them :)
I used water dechlorinator to rinse off the gravel for the bottom because of rock dust then I emptied it out and used rain water for them :)
Can we have an update???they look amazing I want some 😍
This helped me out so much thank you
you’re so pretty, and so are your plants 💚
maddie lee oh my gosh thank you! You are so nice 😭❤️
Can you train them? : ) Actually I have a half dozen of them in my fish tank and was worried about running them under the tap to refresh them. They get a little cloggy with fishfood. Mine have turned rather brown and it was interesting to hear about the light causing that. Useful video!!
Have you came across any zebra mussels on your marimo balls? Because Wyoming just band them because they said that they're messing up the water systems. Another state banned them to and Colorado might be next. I asked this question because I just read all of this in an article. And wanted more information about it before I purchase one
Just got mine 🙌🏻and mine was filled with Beautiful citrine and amethyst rock caught My eye I had to get it 💚 I asked what is that green thing in there and now I’m a mommy to a Marino Agape means LOVE 💗 thanks for the great Video
Also have a baby to
They look really cool as a ball but I’m getting them to put on my driftwood💯
I'm thinking oh well I'd need to water it with cold water but it lives in water😂
hahahaha
I had to watch this because I want to add one to my axolotl tank so thank you:)
Just bought my first one at a local pet shop today :) his name is "mo"
You’re one of the top videos that pop up when I search Marimo moss balls. ☺️
Can you use the used moss ball water to water plants?
lowkey one of the hardiest aquatic vegetation. love to have them in betta tanks
Does anyone know if I need to use certain water for my moss ball?
Hi I have 3 and I had no clue you had to move or massage it
Do I put ice in the pot with them ??
Would there be a benefit to using the water from them on your other plants?
Yes! They filter chemicals from the water, I'm sure the plants would love it!
Great question @prosie1968 😊 I would never have thought of that. I would have just poured the water down the sink. This will definitely keep me on track for changing the Mario's water since I can use it to water my other plant babies. 😊😊
I would love to pass mine on in my will!!! haha
Love your plant rack !!!!
A friend gave me 6 baby marimos as a gift. I love them
Can I put a ice cube where the moss ball is to keep it cool when the water is too warm???
No just take out the water and put cold water in are u that lazy.
@@sillysally1420 yeah I don't know what I was thinking when I wrote this comment
Edith Torrecillas 🤣🤣
Honestly I don't see the problem. The lake they're naturally found in is about 55°F and my ambient water temp is in the 70's. Adding an ice cube like every 8 hours or just once a day would help lower the temperature. According to the lady, you can put them in the fridge overnight so why not an icecube or two a day? She said it'd make them greener and I want a small little tank just for them. Icecubes sounds like a good way to keep them happy.
Actually I have moss balls and I do put bunch of ice everyday especially in these summer days. It make them greener and I change their water with cold water every week so yeah you can use ice
I got mine to give to my children as an heirloom 💕
I keep mine in 26°c water with shrimp and bristle nose plecos and they have been doing great for over 2 years now
is a filter recommended or necessary? I was gonna put my babies in a mason jar with gravel but is that enough
Tap water is perfectly fine
I have a few and a few others just grew, super tiny lol. and as for fish tanks, I have them in all of mine and the fish ignore them, shrimps eat some of the dying algae, and they always seem comfortable around them.
Do you need to have the whole lid off if they are in a jar or just a little hole in the top of the jar lid? Tnx for your help it really helped me and my friend out.