Aquarium plant

Riccardia chamedryfolia

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Plant overview

For foreground and midground planting, Riccardia chamedryfolia grows as a moss. Its profile combines medium care, low light.

Riccardia chamedryfolia suits water with pH 6–7.4.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • Height3–5 cm

Water conditions

pH
6–7.4

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Aneuraceae
Genus
Riccardia

Similar plants

Riccardia spp. Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags Riccardia graeffei Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags Taxiphyllum sp. "Flame Moss" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags Vesicularia ferriei "Weeping Moss" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags Fissidens crispulus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and usage tags

FAQ

Where should Riccardia chamedryfolia be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Riccardia chamedryfolia need?

Light requirement: low.

How tall does Riccardia chamedryfolia grow?

Height: 3–5 cm.