Real moss, stopped in time.
Preserved moss covers sculptural forms in the softest texture in the trade. It is real moss, preserved at its peak, and it keeps its color and give for years without water or light. Designers choose it when a piece has to feel organic up close.
Interiors only, and best kept out of direct sun.
Why do designers reach for preserved moss?
Designers use preserved moss because it keeps the softness and depth of the living surface. It is preserved at peak freshness, so it stays supple and richly green for years. It also wraps curves and organic forms in a way flat foliage cannot.
In biophilic interiors, moss makes a sculptural piece look grown instead of manufactured.
Where does preserved moss topiary excel?
Reception and lobbies: a tactile centerpiece that never wilts on a Monday
Spas, studios and restaurants: calm, organic texture with no plant care at all
Homes: greenery on shelves, consoles and tablescapes, without a watering can
How is it made, and what does it need?
Real moss goes through the same glycerin preservation as the boxwood, and it comes out needing no water, light or trimming. The process is explained in how the foliage is preserved.
Keep it out of direct sun and damp, and dust it occasionally. That is all the care it needs. For moss at architectural scale, see the wall art collection.
What does preserved moss pair with?
Pair it with natural materials such as oak and walnut, stone, unlacquered brass and linen. A single moss form gives you a focal point in a niche or on open shelving. Against glass and steel, it softens a hard interior.
Designers often run moss pieces in a series: three forms in one material. The texture can repeat without tiring the eye, where a repeated color would.
Questions about preserved moss topiary
Is preserved moss alive?
No. It was alive, and preserving stopped it at its best. That is why it needs nothing and stays soft.