Eventually (like in years) these lichen plantlings will grow into patches of electric green and orange on the vertical lava rock walls. In the meantime, they'll remain small spots peppering the sponge-like surface of the walls. Photo 10 of 12 in World's First Lichen Garden? by Jaime Gillin

World's First Lichen Garden?

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Eventually (like in years) these lichen plantlings will grow into patches of electric green and orange on the vertical lava rock walls. In the meantime, they'll remain small spots peppering the sponge-like surface of the walls.