Fissidens Fontanus on Stainless Steel

Plant Profile

Common Names: Phoenix Moss, Fissidens Fontanus

Phoenix Moss is a moss-have addition for anyone wanting to add lush elegance and a soft, feather-like texture to their underwater landscape. Hailing from the USA, this gorgeous green plant features delicate fronds that look just like the downy feathers of baby birds, adding brightness and a beautiful three-dimensional depth to any tank. We have grown this highly adaptable plant directly onto a 3" x 3" stainless steel mesh pad, where it can grow virtually maintenance-free once settled.

Key Features & Benefits

• The unique, delicate fronds provide a lush, high-end organic texture that makes hardscape look naturally aged.
• Unlike most other mosses, it features a versatile root-like gripping ability, allowing it to be tucked directly into the substrate or easily attached to wood and stones.
• Highly resilient and low-maintenance once established, making it a stress-free choice for hobbyists of all experience levels.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Place the metal mesh pad directly onto your substrate or nestle it firmly into your hardscape layout where it can receive clean water circulation.
• Team Buce Plant Tip: Keep your aquarium temperature on the cooler side, ideally around 77°F, as this species prefers slightly cooler water to stay looking its best.
• Maintain stable water parameters and avoid making sudden, drastic changes to your tank setup to prevent the delicate fronds from melting.
• Provide clean weekly water changes and consider adding carbon dioxide injection to accelerate its slow growth and boost its deep green color.
  
• Propagate your lush green carpet down the road by simply cutting or ripping off small sections of new growth and securing them to other hardscape surfaces.

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: Fissidentaceae
• Origin: United States
• Dimensions: 3" x 3", can grow 3 to 5 cm (approx. 1.2 to 2 inches)
• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
• Lighting Needs: Medium
• Temperature Range: 72 to 82° Fahrenheit
• pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
• Care: Easy
• Co2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Divide clumps and tie or glue to the desired surface