Moss on sundew soil?

Moss on sundew soil?#380231

By Sundew grower -  Fri May 07, 2021 1:13 am
Location:  Kansas
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- Fri May 07, 2021 1:13 am #380231

Both of my sundews have been getting this moss growing on their soil. It doesn't look like it is harming them, but I would like to know what it is and if it could potentially be harmful?

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Re: Moss on sundew soil?#380232

By Sundew grower -  Fri May 07, 2021 1:16 am
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- Fri May 07, 2021 1:16 am #380232

Here is a picture.

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Re: Moss on sundew soil?#380234

By Panman -  Fri May 07, 2021 1:36 am
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- Fri May 07, 2021 1:36 am #380234

I don't think that's moss, I think it is algae. It isn't necessarily a problem as long as it doesn't overtake the plants.

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Re: Moss on sundew soil?#380238

By Sundew grower -  Fri May 07, 2021 1:45 am
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- Fri May 07, 2021 1:45 am #380238

If it were to overtake the plant, how would I deal with that.

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Re: Moss on sundew soil?#380243

By optique -  Fri May 07, 2021 1:59 am
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- Fri May 07, 2021 1:59 am #380243

Looks like it was caused by fertilizer on the media or the peat is breaking down. I have replaced peat for less.

Re: Moss on sundew soil?#380271

By steve booth -  Fri May 07, 2021 7:44 am
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- Fri May 07, 2021 7:44 am #380271

At this stage, it could be algae, the start of a moss, or a number of other things. Either way its nothing to worry about at the moment, wait and see what it turns into and deal with it if necessary then.
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