The trick is… remember where you collected your moss! This environment will inform you on exactly what your Sanctuary needs. Super damp (like the Fontinalis) or well drained (like the Dicranum). Indirect sun, or none at all? Take note of the environment and you are set.

• Rescuing Moss: Remove it from places it would inevitably be destroyed.
• Please remember, not to take moss from protected forests or parks.
• Harvesting from your property: Take only small sections, leave enough for colonies to recover. You only need of 6-7cm in diameter of moss to fill Sanctuary.

Moss will enjoy room temperatures lower than 21C (68.8F). Mist moss when fronds are rope-like and dry. Mist when Sanctuary is cool rather than warm to avoid mould. You can even put Sanctuary in the fridge on a hot day as it survives cooler temps better than the heat.

Sunlight is needed by the moss to generate energy that will allow the moss to grow. Roughly 2-3 hours for our low light moss.

Northern, early morning dappled sunlight is best as afternoon sun can be too hot for moss under glass. Remember the moss enjoys natural light but not heat.

Artificial light may also be used, a light that's between 1w-20w is enough. We don't want to burn the fronds either.

For most mosses around 3000 lux or 300 foot candles is sufficient.

Be sure to use filtered water as opposed to tap, since tap water can contain too much chlorine and can turn your moss brown.

For outdoors, many moss experts suggest acidic soil but indoor moss is highly adaptable and can grow in acid, neutral and even alkaline soils.