Tropica 003B POR - Vesicularia Ferriei Weeping Moss

Tropica 003B POR - Vesicularia Ferriei Weeping Moss

Tropica 003B POR - Vesicularia Ferriei Weeping Moss is a live hanging aquarium moss for aquascapers who want to add depth and contrast to a planted tank. It is at its best attached to driftwood or roots, where its drooping growth gives a soft, cascading look.

Key Benefits

• Creates depth and contrast in the aquarium thanks to its drooping, hanging growth pattern
• Fleshy, teardrop-like shoots in a bright green that stands out against dark wood
• Low demands, so it suits aquarists who want an easy-care moss
• Fast growing, so it fills out attached surfaces quickly
• Easy to keep tidy with regular pruning

How to Use

• Attach the moss to driftwood or roots. Its weeping habit shows best when it can hang down from a raised surface.
• Prune frequently with scissors to maintain an attractive shape.

Suitable For

• Aquascapes that need a contrasting, bright green accent against hardscape
• Aquarists who want a low-demand, fast-growing moss
• Tanks with driftwood or roots to decorate

Specifications

• Common name: Weeping Moss
• Botanical name: Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping'
• Growth form: fleshy hanging moss, 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2") tall
• Shoots: teardrop-like, bright green
• Growth rate: fast
• Care demands: low
• Origin: believed to be China
• Approximate tub size: 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9 x 3.1 x 1.2")

What's Included

• One live aquatic aquarium plant in a tub measuring approximately 10 x 8 x 3 cm (3.9 x 3.1 x 1.2")

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I attach Weeping Moss?
It is best attached to driftwood or roots. Its drooping growth pattern then creates depth and contrast in the aquarium.

How tall does it grow?
It is a fleshy, hanging moss with shoots 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2") tall.

How do I keep it looking neat?
Prune it frequently with scissors. Regular trimming maintains an attractive shape, which matters because the moss is fast growing.

Is Weeping Moss difficult to look after?
No. It has low demands, which makes it a practical choice for a planted tank.

Where does Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping' come from?
It is believed to originate from China and has been distributed by Oriental Aquarium Plants.

What does the moss look like?
It has teardrop-like, bright green shoots with a fleshy texture. They hang down for a weeping effect.

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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