Mini Taiwan Moss on Stainless Steel

Plant Profile

Common Names: Mini Taiwan Moss, Taxiphyllum Alternans

Taxiphyllum sp. Taiwan Moss is a highly sought-after variety that sits in the sweet spot between Java and Willow moss. This rare gem features a horizontal, overhanging growth pattern with feathering fronds that drape over hardscape like a plush green velvet waterfall. Plus, this beginner-friendly plant can serve as a fantastic, five-star aquatic nursery where shy nano fish and dwarf shrimp can safely forage!

Key Features & Benefits

• The pre-attached stainless steel mesh pad lets you drop a lush, ready-to-grow moss carpet directly onto your tank floor without fighting buoyant plants.
• Its unique cascading, overhanging growth habit makes it the perfect decorative choice for covering vertical rocks, masking equipment, or carpeting your foreground.
• This incredibly versatile survivor easily tolerates everything from chilly cold-water setups to warm tropical aquariums, making it a stress-free addition to any tank.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Place the metal mesh pad directly onto your substrate or tuck it firmly into your hardscape cracks where it can receive clean water flow.
• Keep your aquarium parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic water changes to protect the delicate cascading fronds from sudden melting.
• Trim the overhanging layers occasionally with sharp aquascaping shears to keep its dense shape tidy and prevent the lower layers from losing light.
• Provide a steady supply of carbon dioxide injection and moderate lighting if you want to accelerate its growth rate and unlock the tightest, most regular branching patterns.
• Propagate your thriving patch down the road by simply cutting or ripping off a small section and securing it to a brand new hardscape surface.

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: Taiwan
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Lighting Needs: Low to Medium (Higher light promotes much denser branching)
• Temperature Range: 60 to 82° Fahrenheit, suitable for both coldwater and tropical tanks
• pH Range: 6.5 to 7.5
• Care: Easy
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Cut, separate, or pull apart clumps