The moss is supplied in its dormant dried state. This moss should be placed on top of a damp planting substrate, such as sphagnum moss, ABG mix, or potting soil. You can alsoHorticultural charcoal is used to culture spring tails and as an aggregate ingredient in soil mixes to create drainage and prevent dampness. It helps to minimize odors and toxins in the soil. For spring tail culture place rinsed charcoal into a sealed container with 0.5-1cm of purified water on the bottom. Open container several times a week to exchange air. attach this moss to wood or rock.