![]() ![]() The plant grows slowly, but it does cover quite a lot of ground if allowed to grow unobstructed. AppearanceĪlthough it’s fair to say that Christmas Moss resembles a fir tree, it is actually a creeping plant that grows horizontally to form mats, rather than vertically. The plant prefers cool, flowing water with a wide temperature range of between 65 o to 77 o degrees Fahrenheit. Xmas Moss also naturally attaches itself to submerged tree boles, sunken branches, and rocks, and it can also grow free-floating.Īs is the case with most other species of aquatic mosses, Christmas Moss has a rhizoid root-like system that enables the plant to take up the nutrients it requires through its stems and leaves. The plant is generally found growing underwater in creeks and streams or on shady riverbanks. The plant can also be found throughout Thailand, India, Japan, and the Philippines. OriginsĬhristmas Moss is native to tropical Asia. Although the two plants look very similar, they are completely different species. Xmas moss is often confused with Java Moss. Apart from looking great in your aquarium, the plant provides a perfect hiding place for and source of food for small fish, fry, and invertebrates. Moss Vesicularia Montagnei is an aquatic moss that grows especially well when completely immersed in water. Other common names for the plant include Xmas Moss, and, in Japan, the plant is called Brazillian Willow Moss. What is Christmas Moss?Ĭhristmas Moss is also known by its scientific name, Vesicularia Montagnei, and is a member of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic plants. ![]() In this guide, we give you all the information you’ll need to grow this most attractive of moss species in your aquarium. ![]() The moss is relatively easy to care for and cultivate. The plant is named for its branches that hang down, overlapping each other to form the shape of a Christmas Tree. Although the plant is not fast-growing, it can form a beautiful carpet moss in a freshwater aquarium. Christmas Moss is one of the most widely used plants in aquarium husbandry. ![]()
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