Marimo Ball In Jar

Marimo Ball Although Marimo Balls are often called “Moss Balls” they are indeed not moss at all, but instead a freshwater algae! Their round shape is naturally occuring and comes from gently rolling on the bottom of freshwater lakes from waves, as they typically live at a depth of around 6-8 feet in lakes in Japan and Northern Europe. This round shape also helps them photosynthesize from all angles and rolling around helps to keep the Marimo clean from debris which also helps it continue to photosynthesize, despite being at a depth of water that receives such filtered light.  Marimo Balls are capable of living a long life and growing quite large! The oldest Marimo’s in the world are over 200 years old and over 35’’ in diameter! Grown in your home with proper care, you could expect your Marimo to get to be 8’’-12’’ and live to be over 100!  Size: 1’’-2.5’’ in diameter THE LEGEND OF THE MARIMO : REPRESENTING EVERLASTING, ENDURING LOVE The legend of the Marimo comes from Japanese folkl