Mosses are fans of damp environments, so it's important to make sure that keep the soil consistently moist for your plant. ... And be sure to use filtered water as opposed to tap, since tap water can contain too much chlorine and might turn your mosses brown.

What does it mean if my moss turns brown?

As required means- when fronds and moss cushion is spongy but dry. If your moss cushion squelches out water then it probably has too much water in there already. ... If your moss is sitting in water, in a hot spot for a long period of time, the generated humidity can turn the moss brown.

Why is my pillow moss Brown?

Cushion moss does not need fertilizer. In fact, a strong nutrient solution could cause the moss to turn brownish and die. However if your cushion moss shares the same space as other plants, then you can use a diluted fertilizer to feed the plant. Cushion moss does not need 'food.