Tropica 003B Tissue Culture - Vesicularia ferriei Weeping

Tropica 003B Tissue Culture - Vesicularia ferriei Weeping

Tropica 003B Tissue Culture - Vesicularia ferriei Weeping is a live Weeping Moss aquarium plant, grown by tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup. It suits aquascapers who want to attach a fast-growing, low-demand moss to driftwood or roots to add depth and contrast to a tank.

Key Benefits

• Creates depth and contrast when attached to driftwood or roots.
• Fleshy, hanging growth with teardrop-like, bright green shoots, 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2") tall.
• The drooping growth pattern gives hardscape a softer, more natural look.
• Fast growing with low demands, so it suits a wide range of aquariums.
• Responds well to regular pruning, so you can keep its shape neat.

About Weeping Moss

Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping', commonly known as Weeping Moss, is believed to originate from China. It was distributed to the hobby by Oriental Aquarium Plants. Its drooping shoots look best hanging from wood or roots rather than growing across open ground.

How to Use

• Attach the moss to driftwood or roots, where its hanging growth shows to best effect.
• Prune frequently with scissors to maintain an attractive shape.

Suitable For

• Aquascapes that need extra depth and contrast around wood and roots.
• Aquarists looking for a low-demand moss that grows quickly.

Specifications

• Type: Moss
• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 3 - 5+
• Light demand: Medium
• CO2: Low

What's Included

• Weeping Moss (Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping') aquarium plant from tissue culture, in a closed cup.

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weeping Moss best attached to?
Driftwood or roots. Its drooping growth pattern helps create depth and contrast in the aquarium.

How tall does the shoot growth get?
The shoots are described as a fleshy, hanging moss 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2") tall. The plant info lists a height of 3 - 5+.

Does Weeping Moss need CO2 injection?
Its CO2 demand is rated Low. Its light demand is rated Medium.

How do I keep it looking neat?
Prune it frequently with scissors to maintain an attractive shape.

How fast does it grow?
It is described as fast growing with low demands. The plant info lists its growth rate as Medium.

Is this a live plant?
Yes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant, grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup.

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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