Aquarium plant

Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss"

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Plant overview

Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss" grows as a moss and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: medium care, low light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 15–30 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required
  • Height3–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
15–30 °C
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hypnaceae
Genus
Vesicularia

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss" be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss" need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss"?

Temperature: 15–30 °C.

How tall does Vesicularia montagnei "Christmas Moss" grow?

Height: 3–5 cm.