Christmas Moss on Lava Stone

Plant Profile

Common Names: Xmas Moss, Vesicularia Montagnei

Rock your next aquascape without the stress of gluing or tying down loose plants. Christmas Moss on Lava Stone is your ultimate plug-and-play solution! We have pre-attached this lush, triangular-fronded favorite directly to a porous volcanic rock, giving you an instant centerpiece that looks beautifully established from day one. Because aquarium moss is famously beginner-friendly and incredibly forgiving, you do not need a green thumb to make it look spectacular.

Key Features & Benefits

• The highly porous volcanic rock creates an incredible natural home for beneficial biological filtration bacteria to help keep your tank water crystal clear.
• The dense, textured moss canopy offers an excellent, stress-free grazing zone and safety shelter for small fish, dwarf shrimp, and delicate fry.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Place the lava stone piece directly onto your substrate or nestle it snugly among your existing driftwood and rock layouts wherever you need an instant pop of green.
• Give the moss an occasional light trim using sharp aquascaping shears to maintain a tight, compact look and prevent the lower layers from losing light.
• Propagate your layout at any time by simply cutting or ripping off small clumps of new growth and securing them to other surfaces in your tank.
• Keep your aquarium parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic water changes to protect the fronds from sudden shock or melting.
• Optimize its health by running the plant under low to medium lighting, adding carbon dioxide injection if you want to accelerate growth and maximize its deep green color.
  

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
• Dimensions: 2 x 1.5 inches
• 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: Cut, separate, or pull apart clumps