Christmas Moss and Anubias Barteri on Driftwood

Plant Profile

Common Names: Xmas Moss, Vesicularia Montagnei, Christmas Moss and Anubias Barteri on Driftwood

This powerhouse duo pairs the broad, leathery leaves of a premium Anubias Barteri with a lush, velvety coat of iconic Christmas Moss, all pre-grown onto a beautiful 4- to 6-inch piece of natural driftwood. Because both of these hardy legends are famously beginner-friendly and practically grow themselves, you get to skip the high-maintenance setup drama and immediately enjoy a mature, competition-ready look. It makes a fantastic, secure shelter that gives shy fish and dwarf shrimp a safe place to nestle, helping them feel comfortable enough to display their boldest, most vibrant colors.

Key Features & Benefits

• Combining the broad leaves of Anubias with dense, textured moss creates an instant organic focal point that gives your tank a beautifully aged forest aesthetic.
• The natural wood base gently releases beneficial organic tannins that soften the water, mimicking natural wild habitats and making it a dream setup for shrimp and other soft-water-loving fish.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Place the driftwood piece directly onto your substrate or position it creatively within your layout, ensuring the thick Anubias rhizomes are never buried in sand or gravel to prevent rotting.
• Secure the wood with a heavy rock temporarily if it tries to float initially, as it may take a few days to fully waterlog and sink permanently.
• Trim the moss occasionally using sharp aquascaping shears to maintain its neat, compact shape and prevent it from blocking light from reaching the Anubias leaves.
• Keep your aquarium parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic water chemistry changes to protect both plants from sudden shock or melting.
• Propagate your thriving layout down the road by simply cutting or ripping the moss, or carefully slicing the Anubias' thick base stem to start entirely new growth zones.
  

Quick Facts

Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

• Family Name: Araceae (Anubias) & Hypnaceae (Moss)
• Origin: Cultivated Hybrid (Africa & Asia)
• Dimensions: 4 to 6 inches (Approximate driftwood length)
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Lighting Needs: Low to Medium
• Temperature Range: 72 to 82° Fahrenheit
• pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
• Care: Easy
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Anubias: Separate by rhizome, Moss: Cuttings