Tropica – Taxiphyllum ‘Spiky moss’

Tropica – Taxiphyllum ‘Spiky moss’ (Low Tech)

Tropica – Taxiphyllum ‘Spiky moss’ is Asiatic and grows 2-10 cm tall. Best described as Christmas moss’ big brother, it is bigger and forms many deep green, branched shoots. Spiky moss does best on vertical surfaces where the branched shoots will show. A beautiful carpeting effect is possible if you plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace. It grows fast and thrives at a very low light intensity.

Plant info

Type:	Moss
Origin:	Asia
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:	Medium
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:	3 – 10+
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:	Low
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :	Low
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been was grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.

McMerwe’s Comment: A premium Tropica Plant. With A beautiful green growth. Its bound to be one of you best looking and healthy mosses.  [Rating 5/5]