can you 'transplant' spanish moss???
alison_charleston
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can we grow Spanish moss in my area?
Comments (17)Yes quirkpod, you can grow Spanish moss in this area. I live in Kernersville. Many years ago (when I was a child) I stop on the way back from the beach and got a box of spanish moss (got ate up by bugs on the way home). I put some in a holly tree next to my house and it stayed in that tree a few years ( I not sure how long (I was a child and time passed slow for childen)). I think the main thing that happen to it was birds getting it and maybe other childeren takeing some. Don't know why it didn't live for trianglejohn because it is colder here. In the back of my mind I been thinking about getting truck loads and put the Spanish moss on tree in a swamp area (and set up a system to try to keep the air moist). Then the front of my mind tells me that it cost way too much. There is a lot of talk on one of these forms about growing spanish moss. I forgot which one, maybe it is the one on growing moss. I have also saw a map on the net showing place where people have saw spanish moss growing and some are at least as cold as Lewisville NC. As I said mine hung around for a few years(I almost sure) but it was not enought to look good. It would turn green after rains. I would also spry with water hose once and a while....See MoreSpanish Moss - getting rid of it
Comments (37)Spanish moss is either loved or hated. As a tree expert and my wife, Claudia is certified Arborist, most tree owners do not realize the danger what large amount of moss can do to a tree(s). Little moss is pretty to some and to many is a sign to stop it before it takes over the tree(s). Abundant amounts can smother small or even larger limbs. One pound of Spanish Moss will hold up to two more pounds and maybe more of rain water which then becomes three (3) lbs. Let's say the tree may have 500 lbs of moss and then it rains weight becomes = 1500 lbs. or 1200 lbs of living Spanish moss then it rains = 3600 lbs to a tree during a storm or even hurricane. Now, the University of Florida, back in the 80's, said that Spanish moss should be pulled out of citrus and crepe myrtles before the moss grows too abundant and smother the tree. How about a large limb in a majestic Live Oak? So, how to get rid of moss for those who loves trees being trees? You can spray with copper sulfate, staining problem, but it is a systemic and travels all through the moss. Also, copper in one ingredient in most or all dry fertilizers. Another note for your trees: Remember that most large trees drink up to 75 to 100 gallons of water a day. (These numbers can always be less or more) When you have couple of weeks or more without rain then I recommend that you give the tree(s) 50-100 gallons twice a week for each tree. Several trees (Live Oaks as well) died from a long drought last year and customers thought their sprinklers were doing enough for all plants. Hope this helps and sorry that I may sound that I hate moss but moss is a welfare plant. It can harm the tree, it use the tree and gives nothing good back except to some it looks artistic like it's a Florida tree. I look at a tree full of moss as needing help to lose weight when each tree has enough problems holding its own weight during storms. I love trees and saving them is fun and maybe soon I'll post on how long it takes water to get to the top of a hundred foot tree, live oaks struck by lightning on what to do, and more. I am not advertising but I gave the above information of my wife and I that we are tree experts. I have not listed any last names, websites, phone numbers, etc....See MoreWANTED: Wanted: Spanish Moss in Orlando
Comments (1)We have all you would ever need. When can you come?...See MoreIs Spanish Moss harmful to Oaks?
Comments (22)Large oaks that are seen in State Parks and other spots , can decline from Hurricanes , drought , lightning strikes , injuries and stress . A weak tree is susceptible to insect damage , bacteria , viruses and other diseases . This is what causes trees to fail - NOT Spanish Moss . susieq - you are dead wrong in your assumptions . Copper fungicide on a bromeliad ( Spanish Moss ) is applying the wrong product on the wrong plant . From IFAS : " Copper as a fungicide has been used in agriculture since early 1800's. Soluble copper ions are known to bind tightly to sulfhydryl groups, accounting for its biocidal properties. Free copper ions can penetrate through plant cuticles and cause severe phytotoxicity. Water-insoluble (or low soluble) copper salts (""fixed coppers"") are the solution to this problem and has become the major chemical group for bacterial disease control. Some disadvantages of copper materials are phytotoxicity, reduced copper sensitivity among Xcv strains (in some areas), and environmental impact. Copper ions are not degraded in soil and can accumulate to high levels at locations with a history of intensive copper application . "...See Moreidixierose
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