About the species

Vesicularia montagnei - Christmas moss from our own cultivation Portion of about 1 dl of Christmas moss

A classic! Vesicularia montagnei, also 'Christmas tree moss', is named after the leaf structure that branches out like a Christmas tree (as, admittedly, other mosses also do). If it gets a lot of light, it can become really dense, too little light gives a rather sparse "tree".

Christmas moss can be perceived as more demanding than other mosses, but really only needs slightly brighter conditions (plant high up in the aquarium if you have low lighting) and like most mosses grows slowly. It attaches to stone or root and can sometimes attach to the substrate as it sometimes forms roots.

Pruning is required to maintain an attractive shape. Moss normally does not require added CO2 or extra fertilization. Origin: South America Type of plant: Moss Height: 1 - 3 cm Width: 3 - 5 cm Temperature: 15 - 28 °C pH: 5.5 - 8 Light requirements: Medium Growth rate: Slow Requirements: Medium