One of the plants that are usually in many places, but they are usually like ghosts, because they go unnoticed and they are very important and we don't even take them into account, they are moss.
But when you start reading a little about the Kokedama and bonsai, you realize that they really are very important. So today we will talk about moss so that you know a little more about the benefits of this little plant And think twice the next time you want to remove one of them from your garden.
Moss benefits
The first thing we have to know is the importance of moss in the ecosystem, this plant is one of the most striking organisms because it is a simple plant that has no conductive vessels, fruits or flowersIn addition, it usually appears in shady areas with enough humidity so that they can grow without problems.
The moss it is an unknown plant that we do not get to give it the importance it deserves, this happens because we do not know the importance it has in the ecosystem and the consequences of completely eliminating it from its natural environment.
We must know that this is a small plant that seeks to balance the hydrological cycle that is generated in the area in which it is located, mainly this occurs thanks to its most important characteristic, that is, water holding capacity. Depending on the type of moss, it is capable of capturing 300 times its weight in water, currently more than 15 thousand different species of moss.
This plant and in its natural habitat, is in charge of taking water in the winter and keeping it and then releasing it in the summer, thus being able to, accelerate the decomposition of organic matter and later become compost.
It also has the ability to gather many nutrients to be able to contribute to germination and the production of new seeds to be able to create life in new spaces.
In addition to all this, it has the ability to support soil and prevent erosion from occurring, this makes moss a very important element in nature. Now that we know this, you will want to use the benefits of moss in your gardenThese are properties that benefit bonsai and Kokedama.
Moss types
We must mention in particular a type of moss that can help us a lot in our garden, this is the sphangnum moss.
This type of moss, like all mosses, has a high porosity which means that it can save up to twenty times its own weight in water. But this is not only what makes it important, most fascinating of all is its antibacterial powerThis makes it a very resistant plant and is used to help with diseases, rot and against pests.
This type of moss has many applications, in the vertical gardens It is very useful due to its acoustic insulation, it is also used as a filter in company spills, as a kind of substrate for plants, in terrariums and in many other things.
It has so many properties that it is usually ingested decomposed and combined with the soil to improve the properties, this is called peat moss.
Medicinal properties of moss
Moss also has medicinal propertiesIt is usually used for ailments, it is used as ointments and in oils, improvements in tumors have also been studied by applying medicines that contain this plant.
Moss helps in metabolic processes so it is important to take care of them and treat them delicately, as we can see are more important to the ecosystem than we thought and is that the moss is a very good source of mineralsIn addition, they help prevent floods and help in the hydrological cycle, not counting their medical profits.
Maintaining nature is everyone's job and it is our duty to maintain it so that future generations can enjoy it.