Aegagropila linnaei syn. Cladophora aegagropila
Marimo Ball
Aegagropila linnaei is an algae which forms a mat or a ball up to 10cm wide. It can be found growing naturally in shallow lakes, where it forms into a sphere by being pushed around by wave movement. Often purchased and placed in an aquarium, it needs to be turned regularly to keep it in shape. Aegagropila linnaei can form a carpet, if attached to roots and stones and left alone.
Contributed by @SikoMa
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Full sun to partial shade
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Frequent watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Aquatic
Common name
Marimo Ball
Latin name
Aegagropila linnaei syn. Cladophora aegagropila
type
Aquatic
family
Pithophoraceae
ph
4.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Aegagropila linnaei syn. Cladophora aegagropila
Aegagropila linnaei is an algae which forms a mat or a ball up to 10cm wide. It can be found growing naturally in shallow lakes, where it forms into a sphere by being pushed around by wave movement. Often purchased and placed in an aquarium, it needs to be turned regularly to keep it in shape. Aegagropila linnaei can form a carpet, if attached to roots and stones and left alone.
Placing in water
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Just put Moss Balls in the aquarium and let them float around or sink to the bottom. A Marimo Moss Ball will find a spot and stay there. They can be kept alone, in small groups, or even in larger groups if space permits. They grow very slowly, and if conditions are good, they will get visibly larger over time. If the water current is strong enough it will move with the current and find a new spot to settle. If the water current is not strong enough, it may be a good idea to move it from time to time so it doesn’t flatten out on one side.