How long till you can cut plant ties?

[Kristian Tombs]

I have just attached some java moss to some bogwood and I was wondering when u can cut the thread/string off that I used to attach it?

 

[Kristian Tombs]

I have just attached some java moss to some bogwood and I was wondering when u can cut the thread/string off that I used to attach it?

Anyone?

 

[aquandrew]

when its wrapped around the driftwood

 

[Kristian Tombs]

when its wrapped around the driftwood

Yes it rapped around driftwood

 

[Kristian Tombs]

when its wrapped around the driftwood

Yes its attached to bogwood

 

[Fresh2o]

When the moss has grown enough to cling to the DW. Not always apparent, however. If you use very light test (thin) fishing line, it is almost invisible from the start and when the moss grows in you'd never know it was there.

 

[Kristian Tombs]

When the moss has grown enough to cling to the DW. Not always apparent, however. If you use very light test (thin) fishing line, it is almost invisible from the start and when the moss grows in you'd never know it was there.

I use thread

 

[Fresh2o]

Sometime black or brown thread will look less noticeable against the DW.
No idea how long it take the moss to take hold since I leave the string/line tied an let the moss grow over it.

 

[Kristian Tombs]

Sometime black or brown thread will look less noticeable against the DW.
No idea how long it take the moss to take hold since I leave the string/line tied an let the moss grow over it.

Apparently thread dissolves in water after a month or two

 

[Fresh2o]

Apparently thread dissolves in water after a month or two

If it is cotton, then probably. If it is a synthetic fibre, it might take longer.

 

[Fishfur]

Unless what you used to tie the moss is really unsightly, you don't have to remove it at all. The moss will grow over it in time and hide it all anyway. By then, if any is left, you can just use scissors to trim any that shows on the underside. I leave mine for at least a few months before I disturb them to see if they are attached.

Fish line is hard to see, thus disappears easily. Thread of some colours is also hard to see. As was said, cotton thread will dissolve over time, but polysester thread will take much, much longer to do that and is more likely to cut moss stems if tied too tightly. I prefer cotton thread, brown or dark green.

 

[Kristian Tombs]

Unless what you used to tie the moss is really unsightly, you don't have to remove it at all. The moss will grow over it in time and hide it all anyway. By then, if any is left, you can just use scissors to trim any that shows on the underside. I leave mine for at least a few months before I disturb them to see if they are attached.

Fish line is hard to see, thus disappears easily. Thread of some colours is also hard to see. As was said, cotton thread will dissolve over time, but polysester thread will take much, much longer to do that and is more likely to cut moss stems if tied too tightly. I prefer cotton thread, brown or dark green.

Okay thanks I'm using white cotton thread atm because that was what was in the house