Marimo

Submitted by ilovecritters on Mon, 2008/06/30 - 13:03.

So my JTE went to Hokkaido to run a marathon last weekend. As a gift he got me 2 little Marimo, a green ball of algea.

When he first told me he was going to bring me one, I wasn't too keen on the idea. But now that I got them they have grown on me ^_^

So I was wondering if anyone knows if we can export them from Japan to California. I can't seem to find any info on that.

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Re: Marimo

Submitted by bahia on Mon, 2008/06/30 - 16:11.

I don't see why not since they sealed, but California has super strict rules about importing any type of plant. I would try searching for information on California border entry.
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-Bahia
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Gunma Prefecture
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domo

Submitted by ilovecritters on Thu, 2008/07/03 - 08:28.

I've looked up info about importing plants into California but most have to do with agriculture.

The marimo is in a sealed jar but you have to change the water 1/2 times a week.

Plus they can really large.

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Self-sustaining?

Submitted by bahia on Thu, 2008/07/03 - 09:05.

My friend has a marimo that is very small and sealed in a ball. It is self-sustaining. It may depend on what type or size you have. I think if it's not sealed and water must be changed then California will probably not let it in.
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-Bahia
ALT Advisor
Gunma Prefecture
sm-bahia at pref.gunma.jp

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i see >.>

Submitted by ilovecritters on Fri, 2008/07/04 - 08:19.

Oh, really... Well I just checked my and it's not sealed ;_;

I guess i'll have a class adopt it.^^