![]() ![]() So, you guessed it you can get it in a whole host of wild colors. When the lichen is preserved, the (already relatively pale) color fades, so dye is often added. Sometimes the goal is to match the original color, and sometimes humans will be humans. Cute reindeer pic to inspire responsible sourcing. Just double-check that the seller sources sustainably (ideally from private land) because, as we’ve already mentioned, it’s a source of food for reindeer. It’s also easy to find for sale, whether you want to buy in bulk or purchase a smaller amount. ![]() I’m going to go into more depth into open terrariums and moss walls, but they’re just the beginning of the possibilities – why not use it to spice up plant arrangements or create evergreen wreaths? That’s why it’s used for all kinds of crafts. Preserved reindeer lichen (and all preserved moss, for that matter) delivers an organic look without using any fake alternatives and without any care requirements. If you’re left wondering why it’s so popular on the craft & DIY scene, let me introduce you to its stabilized alter-ego… Preserved Reindeer Moss To properly maintain it, you’d need to live in an appropriate climate, and you’d need to grow it outside or in a fridge… With lights… Cladonia rangiferina will not thrive in a warm environment. So as you’d imagine, live reindeer moss isn’t an ideal fit for warm, humid tropical terrariums, despite it being closely associated with the hobby. Native to arctic and mountainous environments, it’s extremely drought and cold tolerant. It also earned its adorable name because it’s a food source for reindeer. What we call ‘Reindeer Moss’ is a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga (singular for algae, apparently) that cannot exist without one another. ![]() Well, Reindeer Lichen, also known as Caribou moss (and known scientifically as Cladonia rangiferina), is a pretty interesting plant. First, let’s take a deeper look at this unique moss lichen. ![]()
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