Skip to content
Close-up of BUCE aquatic moss growing on a bonsai tree, showcasing lush green moss on the miniature tree.

Moss on Bonsai Tree

$ 34.99 - $ 59.99
$ 39.99
$ 34.99 - $ 59.99
$ 39.99
Size: Small
 

Plant Profile

Common Names: Christmas Moss on Bonsai

This pre-grown Christmas Moss on Bonsai Tree is moss-definitely the ultimate shortcut to establishing an underwater forest. We have taken uniquely hand-crafted bonsai wood and pre-wrapped the branches with lush Christmas Moss so you can skip the tedious design phase and drop a living work of art straight into your tank. Since this legendary moss is famously hardy and practically grows itself, you get all the prestige of an expert-level aquascape with zero green-thumb anxiety. 

Please note: Every single bonsai tree is uniquely hand-crafted by natural artisans. Photos represent the style, but the exact shape and branch configuration of your tree will vary.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Arrives with the moss pre-attached and ready to go, allowing you to bypass months of waiting for growth and instantly anchor a mature focal point in your tank.
  • Highly efficient at absorbing excess nutrients and nitrates directly from the water column, keeping your tank cleaner and helping to outcompete nuisance algae.
  • The intricate branch network and dense moss foliage provide a premium foraging playground and a safe shelter for delicate shrimp and baby fish fry.

Care & Planting Instructions

  • Place the weighted base of the bonsai tree directly onto your substrate, or lock it into your existing rockwork to blend it seamlessly into your layout.
  • Prune the moss canopy regularly with sharp aquascaping shears to keep the "tree foliage" neat, compact, and looking like a manicured bonsai.
  • Keep your water parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic shifts in temperature or pH to prevent the moss from melting.
  • Provide clean weekly water changes and consider using carbon dioxide injection if you want to accelerate growth and unlock a deeper, richer green.
  • Propagate your tree over time by simply snipping off excess moss growth and securing it to other rocks or wood in your aquarium.

Average Sizing (LxWxH):

  • Extra Small: 1.5 x 1.5 x 2.5"
  • Small: 3 x 2 x 4"
  • Medium: 5 x 3 x 6"
  • Large: 7 x 2 x 7"

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: Hypnaceae
  • Origin: Southeast Asia
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Lighting Needs: Low to Medium
  • Temperature Range: 72 to 82° Fahrenheit
  • pH Range: 6.0 to 8.0
  • Care: Easy
  • Co2: Not necessary
  • Propagation: Separate clumps and reattach to wood or stone