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The Forest Floor - Why use moss on the soil of
a bonsai tree.
• Moss and other small planting simulate the forest floor and place a bonsai in a larger context.
The delicate features of moss match the appropriate scale of a miniature tree.
• Moss also keeps the soil in place and prevents erosion during watering.
• Moss adds color and textural interest to a planting
• Florida does not have that many useable varieties for bonsai trees. Moss like fine mist and
slightly acidic soil conditions. Golf courses are great places to scout for moss. 38
• The above photo was an actual Florida bonsai tree forest planting.
