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.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Quick Facts

• 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