Ginkgo moss

Ginkgo moss, also known as Ginkgo biloba, is a type of moss that can be found all over Japan. It is highly resilient and proliferative, and it is particularly resistant to air pollution. You can often observe it in everyday environments, such as on asphalt or block walls.


One of the main characteristics of Ginkgo moss is its color. Unlike typical moss, it has a gray-green to white appearance. This is because the tips of the moss leaves do not contain chlorophyll, which gives it a white appearance.


The key to growing Ginkgo moss successfully is to ensure good ventilation to prevent excessive humidity, while providing plenty of light. In bonsai, it is recommended to place it in a location where it can receive plenty of sunlight.


However, Ginkgo moss does not form large mats and has an upright shape, so it is not suitable for moss balls. Also, the soil used for moss balls is clayey and does not drain well, which is not suitable for Ginkgo moss, which prefers dry conditions. Therefore, it is often used in stone bonsai with ket soil.


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