DOOA Terra Tape
DOOA
DOOA Terra Tape
A self-adhesive, moisture-wicking tape designed for attaching and hydrating mosses and epiphytes in terrariums and paludariums. Terra Tape's unique capillary action draws water upward from a reservoir (or substrate), keeping attached plants consistently moist without daily misting.
How It Works:
1. Wrap the Tape: Wind Terra Tape around driftwood, hardscape, or a vertical structure in your terrarium
2. Dip the Ends: Ensure the tape's lower end contacts water (either a water reservoir, saturated substrate, or paludarium water layer)
3. Attach Plants: Press mosses, small ferns, or epiphytes onto the taped surface. the tape's adhesive holds them in place
4. Capillary Action: Water wicks up through the tape, distributing moisture to the attached plants continuously
Key Features:
- Self-Adhesive: Sticks to itself and to damp surfaces without glue or ties
- Moisture Wicking: Capillary fibers transport water upward, keeping plants hydrated
- Non-Toxic: Safe for plants, aquatic life, and invertebrates
- Flexible: Conforms to irregular shapes—driftwood, rocks, ceramic Terra Base, etc.
Applications:
- Mounting mosses (Taxiphyllum, Fissidens, tropical Sphagnum) to driftwood or hardscape
- Creating self-watering epiphyte displays (small orchids, ferns, bromeliads)
- Building vertical moss walls in paludariums
- Attaching emersed aquatic plants (Anubias, Bucephalandra) to paludarium backgrounds
- Establishing moss on Terra Base or Terra Plate before roots attach
Setup Instructions:
1. Cut the Tape: Measure and cut Terra Tape to the desired length
2. Wrap the Substrate: Wind the tape around your driftwood, rock, or mounting surface
3. Position in Water: Ensure at least one end of the tape contacts water (submerge in a reservoir, drape into substrate, or dip into paludarium water)
4. Attach Plants: Press mosses or small epiphytes onto the tape. the adhesive will hold them while roots establish
5. Monitor Moisture: Check that the tape remains damp. adjust water contact or misting frequency if it dries out
Advantages Over Traditional Methods:
- No Tying Required: Self-adhesive surface eliminates the need for Terra Line or fishing line for initial moss attachment
- Continuous Watering: Capillary action reduces the need for daily hand-misting, especially in drier terrarium setups
- Faster Establishment: Consistent moisture helps mosses and epiphytes attach and grow more quickly
Maintenance:
- Weekly: Verify the tape remains in contact with water. re-dip if necessary
- Monthly: Check for algae or mineral buildup on the tape surface. gently rinse if needed
- Seasonally: Replace tape if adhesive fails or if the material degrades (rare in most conditions)
Compatibility:
- Driftwood, lava rock, cork bark, and natural hardscape
- DOOA Terra Base M and Terra Plate
- DOOA System Paluda 300/600
- Custom terrariums and paludariums
Pro Tip: For vertical moss walls, wrap Terra Tape in a spiral or crisscross pattern on a vertical surface (like a Terra Plate or background panel). Ensure the bottom of the tape contacts a water source. Press sheet moss or small moss clumps onto the tape, and within 2–4 weeks, the moss will root and cover the tape completely.
Specifications:
- SKU: 156-202
