Marimo Moss Ball-live aquarium plant decoration ornament java fish tank 6 Pcs /Size 0.5 inch
Description
- Excellent live plant gift for your friend or loved ones to signify everlasting love....
- Size 0.5 inch / Marimo , also known as Lake ball or Moss Balls. It is a rare growth form of the species where the algae grow into large green balls with a velvety appearance.
- Marimo is a very popular plant in Japan. Currently protected by the authorities to prevent extinction.
- The Japanese believe that Marimo will bring good luck and ever-lasting love to your friends or loved ones.
- It’s easy to take care. Just give some water (can be tap water), ceiling light and love! **Marimo CANNOT be exposed to directly sunlight**
How to take care of marimo balls. A marimo ball is a rare growth form of algae, which grows into large green balls with a soft, velvety appearance.they are native to japan where they naturally grow at Lake Akan. They are also found in Iceland ,Estonia and scotland. They can grow patches on a lake floor at depths from 2 to 2.5 m. The round shape of the marimo is maintained by wave action that turns it. In Japan the marimo has said to be a national treasure. They where named by the Japanese botanist "Tatsuhiko Kawakami". Mari means bouncy ball and Mo is a term for plants that grow in water. So , marimo means bouncy plant.People often mistake them for living animals because they are usually moving around in the tank. I first saw marimo balls when i was looking for an aquarium, then I immediately wanted them!
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