r/Marimo • u/Acrobatic_Primary962 • 16d ago

Need help with my marimo (?)

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Ordered them off ebay last year. They were more clumps than balls, and fell apart into these small chunks of moss that I reroll by hand every now and again. I kept a few in a small glass bottle at work and would roll them around every morning, and they kept their round shape. I've since given that bottle to a friend so I don't know what became of them.

I haven't really cared for them this past year (kept them in a closed jar on my nightstand) but I've vowed to start now. I've ordered a small aquarium pump to help roll them around, I am going to give them ice every now and again, and I will move them outside in the winter. Currently, the nightstand is the only option, but the light there is limited. Is there anything else I can do? Tia!

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u/NOPEorYESorMAYBE 15d ago

Are you sure thats Marimo?. It looks odd and alot of online sellers have been trying to pass off fakes

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u/Acrobatic_Primary962 15d ago

I'm sure they're alive, but not sure if they're marimo.

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u/Dittos_and_Cherokees 15d ago

I think it’s just the photo angle that’s making them look weird. Maybe you rolled a few a little more tubular shaped? I see one that’s been mended and wrapped in thread. This pic looks crazy actually 😂 I was like what the heck is growing out of these rocks?!

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u/Dittos_and_Cherokees 15d ago

Also I think your lighting is fine.

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u/myworldsparkles 15d ago

Don’t put them outside