Tropica 003H Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Flame

Tropica 003H Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Flame

Tropica 003H Tissue Culture - Taxiphyllum Flame is a live aquatic moss grown by tissue culture in a closed cup, used to create decorative effects in aquariums. It suits aquascapers who want to dress stones or tree roots with a deep green, flame-like texture.

Key Benefits

• Distinctive growth form: Asian Flame moss is named for its tight, vertical, softly undulating shoots that give the impression of a deep green campfire.
• Shoots reach 5-15 cm (2-6") high, which adds height and texture to a scape.
• The special shape makes it very suitable for horizontal surfaces.
• It spreads only slowly horizontally, so the look you create stays tidy.
• Low light and low CO2 demands.
• Supplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup.

How to Use

• Attach the moss to small stones to create a lovely effect.
• Alternatively, attach it in small bundles on tree roots.
• Because of its growth habit, it works especially well on horizontal surfaces.

Suitable For

• Aquariums where you want a decorative moss effect on hardscape such as stones and tree roots.
• Setups with low light and low CO2, as the plant's light and CO2 demands are both low.
• Aquarists happy with a slow-growing plant.

Specifications

• Plant type: Moss
• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Slow
• Height: 3 - 10+
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Low

What's Included

• One tissue culture cup of Taxiphyllum Flame (live aquatic aquarium plant).

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it called Flame moss?
It is named for its growth form. The tight, vertical, softly undulating shoots give the impression of a deep green campfire.

How tall does Taxiphyllum Flame grow?
The shoots grow 5-15 cm (2-6") high. The plant info lists height as 3 - 10+.

Does it need CO2 and strong lighting?
No. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are listed as low.

Where should I attach it?
Attach it to small stones, or in small bundles on tree roots. Its shape also makes it very suitable for horizontal surfaces.

Will it spread quickly across my aquascape?
No. It has a slow growth rate and only spreads slowly horizontally.

Is this a real plant?
Yes, it is a live aquatic aquarium plant grown by 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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