The Moss Fairy
Premium Bonsai Moss Selection – Gift Box of 8 Live Mosses
Premium Bonsai Moss Selection – Gift Box of 8 Live Mosses
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EIGHT DIFFERENT LIVE MOSSES IN ONE BOX
Open the box and discover eight different live mosses, each hand-picked for its shape, texture and colour. The selection changes with the seasons, depending on what's growing best at the time, so no two boxes are quite the same.
It's a lovely way to see different moss textures side by side, and a ready-made palette for landscaping a bonsai pot, terrarium or mossarium.
Free UK delivery on every order. Hand-picked and packed in Bristol by The Moss Fairy, with over 11,000 sales since 2019.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
- 1 box: 8 pieces, each a different moss
- 2 boxes: 16 pieces
- 3 boxes: 24 pieces
Each divided box measures approximately 12.5 × 11 × 2.2cm.
A seasonal selection
The mosses in your box depend on the time of year and what's looking particularly lovely when your order is prepared. Shapes, textures and shades of green will vary, with the seasons.
You may also occasionally find a tiny piece of leaf, bark or other woodland material with your moss.
Perfect for
- Closed terrariums and mossariums
- Bonsai displays
- Miniature moss gardens
- Fairy gardens
- Rock landscapes
- Small planters
- Detailed woodland displays
How to use it
Place each piece gently onto moist terrarium soil or your chosen growing medium and press it lightly into position. Group different mosses together for a varied miniature landscape, or use them separately around stones, exposed roots and ornaments.
Keep the moss moist while it settles in, but avoid saturating the soil beneath it.
Dressing a bonsai for display? Our guide to moss on bonsai covers choosing textures, laying moss like a jigsaw and preparing a tree for show, and our bonsai moss page shows which moss suits which tree.
Keeping your moss happy
Every moss in this selection is well suited to closed terrariums. They prefer cool, humid conditions with bright, indirect light, away from hot windowsills, radiators and prolonged direct sunlight.
There's no fixed watering schedule: an open bonsai pot dries much faster than a closed mossarium, so mist when the moss begins to look dry. Rainwater or distilled water is ideal. Do not use fertiliser.
Moss on your bonsai turning brown? Our article for the Swindon & District Bonsai Society explains why moss browns on bonsai and how to keep it fresh.
For more detailed advice, read our guide to caring for live moss in a terrarium.
Add a mini mister
Keep your moss lightly and evenly hydrated with our USB rechargeable Mini Plant Mister. Its fine spray adds moisture without disturbing small moss pieces or soaking your landscape. The mister is included only when the add-on is selected.
Frequently asked questions
Is this moss live or preserved?
Fresh, living moss, not preserved or artificial.
Why is it called bonsai moss?
"Bonsai moss" describes how it's used, as small characterful pieces for dressing a bonsai pot, rather than a single species.
Can it live in a closed terrarium?
Yes. Every moss in the selection suits the humid conditions of a closed terrarium, given bright, indirect light and no waterlogging.
How is this different from Bun Moss Snippets?
Bun Moss Snippets are loose pieces of one moss (bun moss). This box is a selection of eight different mosses.
Does moss need soil?
No. Moss has no true roots and absorbs water and nutrients through its surface, so it can sit directly on substrate, rock or wood.
Looking for a different texture? Browse all our live moss for terrariums, bonsai and mossariums →
Freshly selected and carefully packed in Bristol by The Moss Fairy.
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- 5 stars: 56 (77%)
- 4 stars: 5 (7%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (4%)
- 1 star: 8 (11%)
Great selection and quick delivery.
have not got it yet can not can not talk abubt some thing i have nor got
Great selection of mosses that fit my terrarium just right.
I was really looking forward to this delivery (yes, I know it’s moss) to put in my new terrarium. An upgrade to my existing sphagnum moss. I got a delivery notification, but no delivery. GPS from Royal Mail shows that it had been delivered 3 streets down. I gave all the info to the sender to see if they could contact Royal Mail. Radio silence was what I received. Not a sorry. Not a sausage. It wasn’t the Moss Fairy’s fault, but their response speaks volumes as a seller. I’ve ordered from another seller and I’m waiting for a refund as I’ll have to report this to Etsy. Very poor. Finally got in contact with me and no apologetic tone. Not going to contact Royal Mail.
Great product would buy again.
Very happy with the product and the company
Exactly as described. Arrived in good time
Great Moss Selection, Quick Delivery!
great quality. thank you x
Ottimi pezzi di muschio di varia qualità
Parfait ! Bien conditionné. Excellente qualité.
The moss arrived all the way to Western Canada in perfect condition. Absolutely stunning pieces to add to my paludarium. I will definitely purchase again!!
The moss arrived in good time and loved the free gift, thank you! Bought this for isopod pods and it’s made them :-)
Lovely seller to deal with, highly recommend
Excellent pieces of moss quickly delivered
merci pour ces belles mousses.
The shipping took too much time. Saudi Post hold it for 15 days. 90% of moss was dead. If I had info about the courior service in destination country, I would have recieved the parcel in time.
Bought this moss for a terrarium I made out of a large mason jar but ended up making 2
Gorgeous healthy moss but I thought it was so good I will buy more because I want to make a moss only terrarium
I’m now a fan of it so can’t wait for my next lot
se puede mejorar pero muy serviciales
Will use this seller again
The moss arrived full of insects, even with a worm 🤢
Very good quality and very fast shipping
Beautiful mosses, although I think they did suffer from being in the dark in the bag. My only criticism is the wildlife that was in the mosses: 2 earth worms and several small insects. I hope they aren't invasive to the Alberta ecosystem.
Arrived on time and brilliantly packed
unfortunately i did not receive the moss that i ordered . i was really looking forward to adding it to my balcony bonsai collection :(
Arrived quickly and properly packaged! Can't wait to start making my mini vivs
This humidistat works great and doesn't need a battery.
Great quality, well packaged, received promptly.
Really beautiful moss with tiny other plants, just perfect for my terrarium
Moss was damp and green when it arrived in Canada. Very satisfied.
Perfect moss! Very happy with it indeed!
Great product and quick delivery 👌
Good variety. Arrived in a great condition. Now happily transferred to terrariums
Didn't receive it and seller didn't respond to my queries. No refund either