SCANDIAMOSS (also styled Scandia Moss) is a Korean-origin brand that produces preserved natural moss products intended for interior decoration, green walls, architectural finishes, and biophilic design. The brand positions its materials as a bridge between natural Scandinavian vegetation and modern indoor environments, emphasizing maintenance-free greenery, the use of natural materials, design flexibility, and environmental responsibility.1

The company’s corporate philosophy aligns with LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability), focusing on coexistence between people and nature.2

SCANDIAMOSS is associated with a South Korean business specializing in natural moss and vertical-garden technology. TradeKorea materials identify Teraria Co., Ltd. as having been established in 2008, with a focus on vertical gardens and green-wall technology. These materials describe Scandia Moss as the company’s natural Scandinavian moss product and brand.

The current SCANDIAMOSS online shop identifies SCANDIA Inc. as its operating company. The registered address is in Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with Lim Sun Ja listed as the representative. While there is some variation in publicly available corporate references between SCANDIA Inc. and Teraria Co., Ltd., historical product literature identifies Teraria as the company behind SCANDIAMOSS, while the current shop operates under SCANDIA Inc.

Despite being commonly referred to as “moss,” the primary material used by SCANDIAMOSS is not technically a conventional moss. The brand uses Cladonia stellaris, commonly known as reindeer moss, which is a lichen. Lichens are symbiotic organisms consisting of fungi and photosynthetic partners.

This material grows naturally in Scandinavian environments and is collected after many years of growth. Japanese documentation about the brand describes the material as Miyama Hanagoke and states that it can take more than 25 years to grow naturally before harvesting. Consequently, SCANDIAMOSS is essentially a preserved natural lichen interior material rather than a living moss wall that continues to grow indoors.

A key differentiator for SCANDIAMOSS is its claimed “function preservation” approach. Rather than simply dehydrating dead moss and artificially recoloring it, the brand states that its process preserves some of the material’s natural characteristics. This contrasts with conventional “shape preservation” moss, which may involve dehydration, chemical treatment, glycerin, and artificial dyes.

SCANDIAMOSS describes its own material as being treated using natural mineral-based preservation methods, asserting that its coloration is produced without conventional chemical dyeing. As a result, the brand markets its moss not merely as decoration but as a functional interior material.

Maintenance-Free Greenery

One of the primary selling points is that SCANDIAMOSS does not require the normal maintenance associated with living plants. According to the brand’s materials, the following are not required:3

• Watering
• Direct sunlight
• Pruning
• Regular horticultural maintenance

This makes the material suitable for interior spaces where maintaining conventional plants is difficult. The manufacturer recommends indoor environmental conditions; documentation from Japanese distributors suggests an optimal environment of approximately 10–28°C and humidity of 40% or higher.

Natural Appearance

SCANDIAMOSS retains the irregular, three-dimensional texture of natural lichen. Unlike perfectly uniform artificial green surfaces, the natural material exhibits variations in texture and coloration. This characteristic supports biophilic interior design, where natural textures are introduced into artificial environments.

Color Variety

Although the raw material is naturally occurring, SCANDIAMOSS products are available in numerous colors. Japanese distributor Kyodo KY-TEC describes the product as being available in 25 color variations, allowing designers to create customized patterns, logos, and wall compositions. This expands the material’s role beyond conventional green walls, functioning as a three-dimensional interior design medium.

Acoustic Properties

SCANDIAMOSS is marketed for noise reduction. Its porous, irregular structure contributes to acoustic absorption, and the brand presents the material as useful for reducing the perception of everyday indoor noise. This makes moss installations attractive in environments such as:

• Offices
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Reception areas
• Meeting rooms
• Commercial spaces

Acoustic performance depends on the installation, substrate, surface area, and surrounding room conditions.

Humidity-Related Properties

The company promotes SCANDIAMOSS as having humidity-regulating characteristics, based on the natural ability of lichen to interact with moisture in its environment.4 This is considered an interior-material characteristic rather than a substitute for mechanical humidity control.

Odor and Air-Related Claims

Marketing materials emphasize air purification and deodorizing functions, describing interactions with substances including ammonia, acetaldehyde, and acetic acid. These are manufacturer and distributor claims and should be distinguished from independently established indoor-air-purification performance data.

The SCANDIAMOSS shop organizes its products into several categories.

Moss Wall Panels

These modular panels are designed to create larger moss-wall surfaces. One example is the SM Panel, described by Kyodo KY-TEC as a roughly 300 × 300 mm panel that can be cut and arranged for different designs. Panels can be assembled into feature walls, decorative backgrounds, corporate logos, geometric patterns, artwork, and retail displays.

FRAMO

FRAMO is a framed SCANDIAMOSS product intended to function as wall art. It is described as a roughly 340 × 340 mm framed product available with several wood-frame options, including white, birch, walnut, and black. This positions the product between interior planting and wall art.

DIY Products

SCANDIAMOSS sells smaller DIY-oriented products, enabling consumers and designers to create their own moss artwork rather than purchasing complete architectural installations.

SCANDIAMOSS is utilized as an architectural material in large-scale interiors and organizations. The company showcases applications involving projects such as Lotte World Tower, Beijing Design Center, and POSCO facilities. Common uses include:

• Corporate reception walls
• Office interiors
• Hotel interiors
• Restaurants and cafés
• Retail stores
• Museums and exhibitions
• Educational facilities
• Residential feature walls
• Branded installations
• Artistic installations
• Biophilic workplace design

Because the material can be cut and arranged, designers can create company logos, typography, and abstract artwork.

The brand’s philosophy focuses on bringing nature into highly artificial urban environments. Its corporate introduction emphasizes “Rich life with nature” and aims to create an eco-friendly urban culture inspired by Nordic nature. SCANDIAMOSS sits at the intersection of several design movements, including biophilic design, sustainable interior design, Nordic/Scandinavian aesthetics, green architecture, wellness-oriented workplaces, and low-maintenance interior landscaping.

Sustainability is central to the brand’s identity. SCANDIAMOSS states that it collects naturally occurring material rather than cultivating the lichen artificially, emphasizing responsible harvesting and hand processing. The preservation technology is framed as a way to reduce the need for irrigation, artificial lighting, horticultural maintenance, and ongoing plant replacement.

SCANDIAMOSS differs significantly from conventional green walls containing living plants.

SCANDIAMOSS is best understood as a natural preserved material that visually and functionally occupies some of the same design territory as green walls, rather than a replacement for a living ecosystem.

The brand’s positioning combines nature, technology, interior design, and low maintenance. It attempts to occupy a middle ground between living plants and artificial greenery, offering the appearance and tactile qualities of natural vegetation while eliminating much of the maintenance burden.

SCANDIAMOSS product materials reference a moss-wall installation associated with artist Olafur Eliasson at Samsung Leeum, Museum of Art, presenting it as an example of the artistic possibilities of the material. This places SCANDIAMOSS within broader conversations around contemporary art, architecture, and experiential interior design.

The name SCANDIAMOSS has been registered as a trademark in the United States. Publicly available records identify U.S. registration No. 5,786,258, dated June 25, 2019, covering various non-metallic building and wall-related goods.

Although the company is Korean, the material is distributed and promoted internationally, particularly through Asian and European design markets. Japanese distributors and design companies actively market SCANDIAMOSS for interior applications, and the brand operates an English-language international shop. There is also a SCANDIAMOSS presence in Singapore.

1. SCANDIAMOSS
2. SCANDIAMOSS official shop
3. スカンディアモス | SCANDIA MOSS | BUNKADO -Facilities Design Company- /株式会社文華堂
4. Scandiamos