Aquarium plant
Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss"
Foreground, MidgroundMoss
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Plant overview
Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss" is a moss for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes low light and recommended CO₂.
Water parameters include temperature 12–34 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthMoss
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height3–1 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 12–34 °C
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 1–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Hypnaceae
- Genus
- Taxiphyllum
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FAQ
Where should Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss" be planted?
Use it for foreground and midground planting.
What light does Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss" need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss"?
Temperature: 12–34 °C.
How tall does Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss" grow?
Height: 3–1 cm.