Tropica 003A Tissue Culture - Vesicularia montagnei Christmas

Tropica 003A Tissue Culture - Vesicularia montagnei Christmas

Tropica 003A Tissue Culture - Vesicularia montagnei Christmas is a live Christmas tree moss for the aquarium, supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup. It suits aquascapers who want a moss with a distinctive fir-branch look, and it grows well under medium light with low CO2.

About This Moss

This moss is a speciality from Brasil, standing 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2") tall. It is known as "Christmas tree moss" because its side branches look like the branches of a fir tree. That branching structure is what sets it apart from ordinary Vesicularia dubyana. It is a little more demanding than ordinary Java moss and grows more slowly, so it rewards a bit of patience.

Key Benefits

• Unique "Christmas tree" appearance that adds aesthetic value to an aquascape
• Side-branch structure that looks like fir tree branches and is clearly different from ordinary Vesicularia dubyana
• Attaches readily to roots and stones
• Needs only medium light and low CO2 levels
• Supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup

How to Use

• Attach it to roots and stones, which it takes to readily.
• Provide medium light and low CO2.
• As the moss spreads through the water, prune it to keep its shape attractive.

Suitable For

• Aquarists who want a moss with a distinctive, tree-like growth form
• Planted tanks with medium light and low CO2
• Hardscape featuring roots and stones
• Hobbyists who accept that it is more demanding than ordinary Java moss and grows more slowly

Compatibility

Works well with roots and stones as attachment surfaces. If you like this style of moss, also look at Taxiphyllum barbieri.

Specifications

• Plant type: Moss
• Origin: South America
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 3 - 5+
• Light demand: Medium
• CO2: Low
• Supplied as: tissue culture in a closed cup

What's Included

• Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas" aquarium plant, supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup

Note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Christmas moss different from ordinary Java moss?
Its side-branch structure looks like fir tree branches and distinguishes it from ordinary Vesicularia dubyana. It is also more demanding than ordinary Java moss and grows more slowly.

What light and CO2 does it need?
It needs medium light and low CO2 levels for growth.

How tall does it get?
It is described as 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2") tall. The plant info lists its height as 3 - 5+.

What can I attach it to?
It attaches readily to roots and stones, so it works well on hardscape in a planted aquarium.

Will it need trimming?
Yes. As it spreads in the water, it needs pruning to keep its shape attractive.

Where does it come from, and how fast does it grow?
This moss is a speciality from Brasil, and its origin is listed as South America. Its growth rate is listed as medium.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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