Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss"
Taxiphyllum alternans (Cardot) Z.Iwats.
Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan Moss" is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundMoss
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthMoss
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height1.2–3.9" (3–10 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 54–93°F (12–34°C)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Moss
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 1.2–3.9" (3–10 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 54–93°F (12–34°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 10–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Hypnaceae
- Genus
- Taxiphyllum
- Botanical name
- Taxiphyllum alternans (Cardot) Z.Iwats.
