Ball Moss
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- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Ball moss is a bromeliad that grows on trees. It is not a parasite and does not take nutrients from trees. It can be controlled, if desired, by mechanical removal or by applying fungicides that contain copper. (2 Pages)
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