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title: "I have some extra Orchid Moss. Is it okay to place it on top of the…"
description: "I have some extra Orchid Moss. Is it okay to place it on top of the plant soil at the base of the plant?"
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author: "JimiWa"
published: "2025-01-10T05:09:00.461023Z"
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# I have some extra Orchid Moss. Is it okay to place it on top of the…

_Posted by JimiWa on 2025-01-10_

I have some extra Orchid Moss. Is it okay to place it on top of the plant soil at the base of the plant?

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## 7 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-10

Yes, just make sure it's not staying too moist, as too moist will cause rot

#### Plantgirly replied on 2025-01-10

Just going to piggyback off this post bc I’m too lazy to make my own! Can you do this to help aerial root get rooted in the soil on monsteras? I try to keep it mainly on the roots

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-10

You could wrap aerial roots in moss as well, to aid in nutrient/water uptake, to airlayer, or just to cover them up. Aerials don't need to be covered, they specificallyhave a tough coating. I either train them over to the pot itself, a pole. Or clip them. Ignore how unkempt 😆 🤣 I'm about to prop and repot this albo. But that's the idea.

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#### JimiWa replied on 2025-01-12

I am beginning to reconsider this idea. I soaked the moss really well before placing over the soil of 3 of my plants. (Philodendron, Alocasia and Dracaena) it’s only been 3 days but still holding moisture and as you said it may encourage rot. I was just trying to make them look better maybe getting them out of those plastic pots would help with maybe some of that orchid bark as a top layer. Bark may not hold so much moisture.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-12

Are you just looking for a top dressing? Or purposely holding in moisture?

### JimiWa commented on 2025-01-12

Top dressing suggestions would be spectacular!! All ears, thank you very much!

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-12

You could use any type of chunky gravel or glass. Sea-glass. Those would allow some airflow and proper drainage, while looking nice. And not trapping in a ton of moisture. Bark would work as well, itd give some moisture retention, but not as much as moss

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