Green moss growing in orchid pots?

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by Tickolas

Hm, that's good to hear at least. Are you sure it's algae though? To my layman's eyes the strands look a lot like the kinds of moss we get here in Sweden.

You're probably right. I still don't think it will cause any problems. I've seen growers use live moss in their orchid pots just as decoration. In nature orchid roots grow in and around moss, algae and fungus. In fact some types of fungus are beneficial to plants.

[Tickolas]

Originally Posted by tucker85

You're probably right. I still don't think it will cause any problems. I've seen growers use live moss in their orchid pots just a decoration. In nature orchid roots grow in and around moss, algae and fungus. In fact some types of fungus are beneficial to plants.

Alrighty, I'll leave it be in the dendrobium pot and hope for the best =)

Thanks!

[BradGC]

Originally Posted by tucker85

In nature orchid roots grow in and around moss, algae and fungus. In fact some types of fungus are beneficial to plants.

Yes, I think the ghost orchid can only grow on a special type of fungus. Also with most organic fertilizers they need a certain bacteria to break down the chemicals.

I'm sure the moss or algae is harmless, it's probably because it has perfect warm, moist and slightly bright conditions up against the glass.