Taxiphyllum Flame Moss (Low Tech)
Stoffels Taxiphyllum Flame Moss is a unique and visually striking moss species in aquascaping, known for its upward spiraling, flame-like growth pattern. Its bright green fronds twist upwards, creating an unusual and eye-catching effect in the aquarium. Grown in-vitro, this moss is delivered free from pests, algae, and contaminants, ensuring a clean and healthy start for your aquascape.
Key Features:
- Flame-Like Growth: Flame Moss is named for its upward, twisting growth pattern that resembles the flickering of a flame, adding a dynamic, textured look to aquascapes.
- Low Maintenance: This moss is hardy and adaptable, growing well in a variety of water conditions, making it suitable for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
- In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, Flame Moss arrives free of snails, algae, and pathogens, providing a clean and safe start for your tank.
- Versatile Use: It can be attached to rocks, driftwood, or even mesh to create vertical accents, or used as a foreground plant for unique layering.
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: Flame Moss thrives in low to medium lighting conditions. Higher lighting can promote faster growth, but the moss will still maintain its signature upward spiral in low light.
- CO2: While Flame Moss can grow well without CO2 supplementation, adding CO2 will enhance growth and make the moss denser and more vibrant.
- Water Parameters: This moss adapts well to a range of water conditions, with an ideal pH range of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 18-28°C.
- Trimming: Regular trimming is recommended to control its upward growth and maintain its unique flame-like shape. Trimmed portions can be reattached to other hardscapes.
Planting Tips:
- Rinse the moss thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before attaching it to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape elements.
- Use thread or fishing line to secure the moss in place until it naturally attaches over time.
- Ensure good water circulation around the moss to prevent debris buildup and promote healthy growth.
Family | Hypnaceae |
Genus | Taxiphyllum |
Difficulty | medium |
Usage | Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Nano tanks |
Growth | slow |
pH value | 5 – 8 |
Temperature tolerance | 12 – 30°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0 – 14°dKH |
General hardness | 0 – 30°dGH |
Propagation | Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
Can grow emersed? | yes |
Source | Flowgrow |
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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.
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