Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has announced the successful cultivation of Scotland’s rarest mosses, the round-leaved bryum, during ex-situ conservation trials.

The team at RBGE have been using Air-Pot, which has allowed for water management and oxygenation and therefore enabled trials for the species to go ahead. 

Rebecca Drew Galloway, Scottish native plant conservation horticulturalist in Edinburgh says “working with Air-Pot has proved a brilliant breakthrough for us,” adding:

“Its aerating design can replicate complex natural habitats and support propagation of species previously considered almost impossible to grow other than in the wild.”

Air-Pot containers are engineered for root health, aeration and adaptability to be used by nurseries, research facilities and conservation projects. 

They are also manufactured using minimal possible environmental impact using recycled plastic.