Tropica 003D Tissue Culture - Riccardia chamedryfolia

Tropica 003D Tissue Culture - Riccardia chamedryfolia

Tropica 003D Tissue Culture - Riccardia chamedryfolia is a live liverwort moss grown from tissue culture in a closed cup, used to add intricate texture and fine detail to aquascapes. It suits aquascapers who want to dress hardscape or build a delicate carpet, and it belongs to Tropica's 1-2-Grow! range.

About This Plant

Riccardia chamedryfolia is known for its delicate, coral-like appearance and rich green colour. It brings a subtle, natural finish to a layout and helps create the refined, organic look many aquascapers are after. It grows in dense, compact clusters, so you can form defined, textured patches with minimal trimming, and its unusual look gives a tank a mature, established feel.

Key Benefits

• Distinctive texture: adds intricate, coral-like detail to hardscapes
• Versatile attachment: works well on rocks and driftwood, or as a carpet
• Slow growth: minimal maintenance and little trimming needed
• Compact clusters: creates dense, textured patches
• Adaptable: copes with low to moderate lighting and a variety of water conditions
• Grown from tissue culture in a closed cup

How to Use

• Attach it to rocks or driftwood to soften hardscape and add fine detail.
• Use it as a carpet to create a textured patch across the aquascape.
• Because it grows slowly and forms compact clusters, it keeps its defined shape with little upkeep.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers who want a refined, natural-looking finish
• Tanks with low to moderate lighting
• Aquarists looking for an easy-to-maintain, slow-growing plant

Specifications

• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Slow
• Height: 3 - 5+
• CO2: Medium
• Lighting: Low to moderate

What's Included

• Riccardia chamedryfolia aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of plant is Riccardia chamedryfolia?
It is a liverwort moss from Asia with a delicate, coral-like look and a rich green colour.

Can I attach it to rocks and driftwood?
Yes. It is well suited to attaching to rocks and driftwood, and it can also be used as a carpet.

What lighting does it need?
It is well suited to low to moderate lighting, so it does not need a high-output setup.

Does it need CO2?
Its CO2 requirement is listed as medium.

How fast does it grow, and will it need a lot of trimming?
It is slow-growing and forms dense, compact clusters, so it needs minimal trimming.

How is the plant supplied?
It is a live tissue culture plant in a closed cup, from Tropica's 1-2-Grow! range.

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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