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2021年2月15日 · Keeping one is almost like having your very own pet that you can nurture and watch grow. But exactly what are Marimo moss balls? Are they a plant? A ball of moss? A hairy green alien hamster? In reality Marimo “moss balls” (Aegagropila linnaei) are a type of green algae that naturally grows into a spherical shape.

2023年11月6日 · Now, marimos are widely known as pets and do well for beginners as they have minimal requirements. Here at this article, learn how to care for this cute green ball! Choose its home. This will depend on the size of your marimo. You should be able to take the marimo out to roll it. If you want a tiny one, a simple cork bottle will do fine.

2016年9月29日 · Not actually a moss, marimo balls (Aegagropila linnaei, also known as Cladophora balls and lake balls) are rare spherical-shaped, noninvasive algae with a velvet-like appearance. The species are native to Lake Akan in Japan, where they are designated as a national treasure and believed to bring good luck.

2014年7月8日 · Marimo are a type of algae resembling an underwater moss ball that grow wild in some Japanese lakes. Marimo are very popular in Japan as pets, as they are low maintenance and super cute. In this article, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about marimo, including how to look after them and where to buy them!

Marimo Moss Balls Care Guide. If you’re in search of a hardy aquarium plant with a unique and vibrant appearance, Marimo moss balls may be just what you’re looking for. The Marimo plant is a beautiful species and can be a great addition to your aquarium for its visual appeal and water filtering properties.

Adopt your very own Marimo moss ball pet! Marimo moss balls symbolise love, longevity, and good luck according to Japanese folklore, making them great gifts and desktop companions! Each Marimo is carefully selected for its lush, green colour and velvety texture, ensuring a low-maintenance and long-lasting plant buddy.

Marimo [a] (also known as Cladophora ball, moss ball, moss ball pet, or lake ball) is a rare growth form of Aegagropila linnaei (a species of filamentous green algae) in which the algae grow into large green balls with a velvety appearance. The species can be found in a number of lakes and rivers in Japan and Northern Europe. [1]

“Marimo” ( 毬藻 まりも ) translates literally to “Ball Water Plant” in Japanese. While a decent description of them, these slow-growing fuzzy friends are actually balls of an endangered algae (Aegagropila linnaei) that form at the bottom of cold-water lakes (originally discovered in Austria, and then in Lake Akan, Japan, where they ...

2014年5月23日 · marimo 毬藻 （ まりも ） literally means "ball water plant". That's pretty straightforward. They are a species of algae that naturally forms into balls. The conditions needed to form marimo are incredibly rare. They are only found in Iceland, Scotland, Estonia, and Japan. In Japan they mainly live in Lake Akan, in east Hokkaido.