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They are the first plants to grow on rocky land and by breaking down rocks and soil they help create an environment for regular plants to grow. They absorb moisture, acting like sponges which helps prevent soil erosion. People have used mosses for many reasons.
Similarly one may ask, how is moss beneficial?
Mosses have a natural antibiotic ability to fight almost all plant disease. Most common insects and pests do not feed on moss, and the insects that can be found living on the plant would not cause any damage to the colony's growth. In fact, it is more common to find beneficial occupants such as salamanders and frogs.
- For small patches, mix in a garden hand sprayer 2 ounces of dish soap and 1 gallon of water.
- Spray the mixture on the patches of moss.
- The patches of moss will turn orange or brown in 24 hours and eventually dry up.
- After raking up the dead moss, take it to an isolated area.
Regarding this, why is moss growing in my potted plants?
Moss on an indoor pot is a sign that the mix surface is constantly damp, and that isn't good. Use a fork or toothpick or something, and stir up the top layer to get rid of it. Always allow the top 1/2" or so to dry between waterings.
There are good mosses and bad mosses. The bad moss is one that is dense and covers the top of a potted plant restricting any water from entering, especially if it gets quite dry as it is then rather hard to re-wet. When the Sphagnum moss dries out it is very hard to re-wet so the plant roots die, and the plant dies.