Moss problems

[gmills6614]

I removed the moss from a couple of my bonsai and now they have developed a gelatinous covering in those areas previously covered by the moss. Doesn't look good and I am afraid it is going to be problematic. Any suggestions?

[pauline]

I have seen this before usually in the greenhouse in winter.
scoop it off with a bit of the top soil layer and replace the soil
Be sure you are transplanting regularly and not allow the soil to become compacted.
Pauline Muth
Zone 4

[centaura]

Sounds like an algae problem, I second Pauline's recommendation that you need to scrape away the surface soil in that area and add a thin layer of a dryer mix. Algae is hard to avoid if it is present in your water supply, just be aware of the tree's staying too wet and scrape it off if it becomes a build-up again. Skipping a day in watering to dry the algae off is also another solution (Since it dries out fairly quickly, just watch that your tree doesn't dry out). If there's enough extra moisture in your soil to keep algae going, then it probably wouldn't hurt your tree to skip a day of watering and dry out a bit.

-Cat

[plantmanky]

Good advice for your problem is difficult without seeing it. Posting a picture will help us give you the right advice rather than just guessing.