At Green Lab., we explore paludarium design through practical examples, sharing tips and techniques related to plant care, layout, and the creative process.

［ A Stone Assembly Alive with Moss ］
The cluster of stones, gradually being enveloped by plants, exudes a sacred atmosphere—like a forgotten corner of ancient ruins. Within the glass tank, stones were carefully stacked, with mosses and small plants emerging softly from the spaces between them. The stones were assembled while deliberately leaving gaps, which were filled with sphagnum moss and planted with mosses and other species. Over time, the plants slowly enveloped the stones, growing as if to swallow them whole. Trailing plants were also incorporated to express the passage of time.

DATA
Photo taken on: October 8, 2025
Creator: Daisuke Inoue (ADA SUIKEI CREATOR)
Aquarium: DOOA Neo Glass Paluda 300
Lighting: DOOA Paluda Light II 300 (8 hours per day)
Substrate: Maize Gravel (KUMU GR-05), DOOA Jungle Base
Humidity control: Adjust to 55–65% using a hand spray
Drainage: Drain using the drainage parts approximately once a week

Plants
Viola formosana
Elatostema suzukii
Ficus pumila var. minima
Leucobryum juniperoideum
Dicranum scoparium

Maintenance & Cultivation Tips
Because the layout is composed mainly of plants with low nutrient demands, daily humidity control was managed using Paluda Mist Care. Its mildly acidic hypochlorous acid water effectively suppressed mold, which can otherwise degrade the condition of mosses. The use of purified water, which resists staining the glass, also helped keep maintenance simple.
For long-term maintenance, rinsing away debris that accumulates in the crevices with a gentle shower about once a month encourages healthy root establishment.

 

Viola formosana
Known for its softly rounded leaves and delicate white flowers. It thrives in humid environments favorable to terrestrial mosses, making it an ideal companion for paludariums.

 

Elatostema suzukii
Characterized by small, neatly arranged leaves reminiscent of Japanese pepper. It creeps along stones and driftwood, creating a calm, moisture-rich scene that feels like a preserved glimpse of a primeval forest.

 

Ficus pumila var. minima
A compact, vine-like species. As it spreads across the stonework, it conveys the passage of long years, expressing both the flow of time and the quiet power of nature.