Drepanocladus aduncus

Drepanocladus aduncus

Drepanocladus aduncus is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Quick specs

Difficulty
Very easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
39–86°F (4–30°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Moss
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
39–86°F (4–30°C)
pH
4.5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Drepanocladus aduncus

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Amblystegiaceae
Genus
Drepanocladus
Botanical name
Drepanocladus aduncus

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