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Bunches planted intact rot in the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant each crown at the substrate line — buried crowns rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it is amphibious it also works in pond margins, paludariums and dry start setups. Emersed growth looks different — shorter and stiffer — and converts when submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? 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'Asiatica' tops out around a foot, which is why it works where taller Vallisneria would swamp the layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the crown at the substrate line, never below it. A buried crown rots — the usual reason a new Val fails in the first fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed at the roots. In inert gravel it survives but barely spreads; root tabs are what turn three plants into a colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't trim the tops to control height. Cut Val leaves brown at the cut and stay that way. Remove whole leaves at the base instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunners travel fast. Pull unwanted plantlets by hand rather than cutting, and expect to thin it every month or two once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing between our twisted Vallisneria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/vallisneria-torta\"\u003eVallisneria torta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — shortest, 4–8 in. Foreground, midground and nano tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVallisneria americana 'Asiatica'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — 8–12 in, with a \u003cstrong\u003ewider\u003c\/strong\u003e twisted blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/vallisneria-contortionist\"\u003eVallisneria 'Contortionist'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10–20 in, with a \u003cstrong\u003enarrower\u003c\/strong\u003e twisted blade. Background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the tall straight-leaved version instead? See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/vallisneria-spiralis\"\u003eVallisneria Spiralis (Jungle Val)\u003c\/a\u003e, which reaches 20–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-vallisneria-care-guide-planting-varieties-propagation\"\u003eVallisneria Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf twist intensity and coloration may vary slightly depending on lighting and nutrients. Some initial melting is normal upon introduction. 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Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-vallisneria-care-guide-planting-varieties-propagation\"\u003eVallisneria Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are sample representations. Actual plants may vary slightly in color and size depending on growing conditions. 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Thick mats trap detritus and rot from underneath; a thin layer grows across the surface instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a true moss, not a liverwort, despite the leafy appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth means it holds a shape for months without trimming — useful on a moss wall where faster species need constant cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/plagiomnium-sp-butterfly-a-rare-gem-for-your-aquarium\"\u003eButterfly Moss guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-best-aquarium-moss-varieties-and-how-to-attach-them-to-hardscape\"\u003eguide to aquarium moss varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are sample representations. Actual plants may vary slightly in size, shape, and density. Unless specifically noted, plants are not guaranteed to be pest- or pesticide-free, or grown in a particular form (emersed or submerged).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Loose Portion","offer_id":41485143605309,"sku":"L-297","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/plagiomnium-sp-butterfly.png?v=1720320357"},{"product_id":"vallisneria-nana","title":"Vallisneria Nana","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant the flowing Vallisneria look without a curtain that swallows your tank? \u003cstrong\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/strong\u003e has \u003cstrong\u003ethe thinnest leaf blade in the genus — roughly 1 mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It gives you the same flowing background movement with a warm color that sits well against red midground plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare Root Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual loose, bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants bundled with foam and a plant weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants potted in rockwool and net pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Val, also known as Red Jungle Vallisneria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eVallisneria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — India and Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Approx. 2-3 bare-root plants, roughly 5-10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10–20 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium. 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Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-vallisneria-care-guide-planting-varieties-propagation\"\u003eVallisneria Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor intensity may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and tank conditions. Some melting may occur upon introduction. 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Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-vallisneria-care-guide-planting-varieties-propagation\"\u003eVallisneria Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":39423180275773,"sku":"BR-644","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39423180308541,"sku":"B-644","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39423180341309,"sku":"P-644","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/vallisneria-torta.png?v=1735105268"},{"product_id":"vallisneria-nana-striped","title":"Vallisneria nana 'Striped'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant pattern on a narrow-leaved Val? \u003cstrong\u003eVallisneria nana 'Striped'\u003c\/strong\u003e — also sold as Tiger Val — carries brown striping and speckling along slim green blades. It gives you markings and movement without the solid curtain a broad-leaved Vallisneria creates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare-root Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual loose, bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants bundled with foam and a plant weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 individual bare-root plants potted in rockwool and net pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Striped Vallisneria Nana, also known as Tiger Vallisneria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Striped'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tiger'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf width\u003c\/strong\u003e — Narrow, though noticeably wider than standard \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.5–8.0. 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That is normal for this cultivar rather than a sign of a poor specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the crown at the substrate line, never below it. A buried crown rots — the usual reason a new Val fails in the first fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed at the roots. In inert gravel it survives but barely spreads; root tabs are what turn three plants into a stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't trim the tops to control height. Cut Val leaves brown at the cut and stay that way — remove whole leaves at the base instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the finest blade instead? Standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/vallisneria-nana\"\u003eVallisneria nana\u003c\/a\u003e is the narrowest in the genus at roughly 1 mm, without the markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-vallisneria-care-guide-planting-varieties-propagation\"\u003eVallisneria Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome leaf melting may occur when transitioning to a new tank. Stripe intensity and patterning may vary between individual plants. Provide stable lighting and substrate for best performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":39527399850045,"sku":"BR-60","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39527399882813,"sku":"B-60","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39527399915581,"sku":"P-60","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/products\/vallisneria-nana-striped-339438.png?v=1638818049"},{"product_id":"fissidens-nobilis","title":"Fissidens Nobilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeathers, not fuzz. \u003cstrong\u003eFissidens nobilis\u003c\/strong\u003e grows flat, distinctly feather-shaped fronds in a single plane — and at a noticeably larger scale than Phoenix Moss, so the individual fronds are visible rather than merging into a mass. The most structured-looking moss we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a small loose portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2\" x 2\" in size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect to attached to driftwood, rock, or stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Noble Fissidens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFissidens nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Foreground, attached to driftwood, stone or décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1–2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required, though it thickens growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. 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The fronds grow in one plane, so pressing it flat against wood or stone gives the best result; a thick pad hides the structure and rots underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth means it holds its shape for months without trimming — but also that algae, once in it, is very hard to clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep light moderate and flow steady; stagnant corners let detritus settle between the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide with scissors and re-attach the pieces — each fragment establishes independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-best-aquarium-moss-varieties-and-how-to-attach-them-to-hardscape\"\u003eguide to aquarium moss varieties and how to attach them\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Loose Portion","offer_id":40522574364733,"sku":"L-295","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/fissidens-nobilis-submerged.png?v=1734482413"},{"product_id":"fontinalis-antipyretica","title":"Willow Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe moss for cold tanks. \u003cstrong\u003eFontinalis antipyretica\u003c\/strong\u003e — Willow Moss — comes from cool, clear streams across the Northern Hemisphere and prefers water between 60 and 75°F. In an unheated or lightly heated tank, where tropical mosses sulk, this one thrives — growing long, flowing, willow-like fronds off rock and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a \u003cstrong\u003eloose portion approximately 2\" x 2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to tie or attach to any surface using thread, mesh, or glue. Each portion may vary slightly in shape and density due to natural variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Willow Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFontinalis antipyretica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cool streams and lakes, Northern Hemisphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground, attached to rock, driftwood or mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4–10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium. Thrives in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–75°F · pH 6.0–7.5. Note the ceiling — this is a cold-water moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. Attaches to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — True aquatic. Does not grow emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fragmentation — divide and re-attach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe temperature range is the reason to buy it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most aquarium mosses want tropical warmth. Willow Moss wants 60–75°F — which makes it one of the very few mosses that works in a goldfish tank, an unheated room-temperature setup, or a coldwater biotope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove 78–80°F it thins and browns. In a tropical community tank, use Java Moss or Christmas Moss instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie or glue it thinly. Thick mats trap detritus and rot from underneath; a thin layer grows across the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowing fronds give shrimp and fry excellent cover and a large surface for biofilm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArriving compressed and dark is normal. Rinse gently, place it in clean water, and color returns within days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-fontinalis-antipyretica-willow-moss\"\u003ecomplete guide to Fontinalis antipyretica\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-best-aquarium-moss-varieties-and-how-to-attach-them-to-hardscape\"\u003eguide to aquarium moss varieties\u003c\/a\u003e, or our picks for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/best-plants-for-goldfish-and-cold-water-tanks\"\u003egoldfish and cold water tanks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive aquatic moss may appear slightly compressed or darker upon arrival due to shipping conditions. 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It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found growing on rocks, driftwood, and other submerged surfaces in slow-moving or still water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacock moss is a hardy plant that is relatively easy to care for, making it a popular choice for aquarists and terrarium enthusiasts. It prefers moderate to low lighting and clean water with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It can be propagated through division, by separating clumps of the plant and attaching them to a new surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn aquariums, Peacock Moss can provide a natural look and feel to the environment, and also serves as a hiding place and breeding ground for fish and other aquatic creatures. 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This is how one bulb becomes a collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the surface leaves to keep it compact. Left alone it sends leaves to the top and shades everything below; cutting those at the base keeps growth submerged and bushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs are not optional. This is a heavy root feeder, and in inert gravel it stays small and green rather than coloring up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome early leaf melt is normal as the bulb converts to submerged growth. New leaves follow quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-nymphaea-water-lily-care-guide-hardy-vs-tropical\"\u003eNymphaea Water Lily Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference. Color, leaf shape and growth rate vary considerably with lighting and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Sprouted Bulb With Leaf","offer_id":40768940081213,"sku":"L-744","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/products\/nymphaea-micrantha-365210.png?v=1660319620"},{"product_id":"monosolenium-tenerum","title":"Monosolenium Tenerum (Pellia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThicker than moss, and that is the point. \u003cstrong\u003eMonosolenium tenerum\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pellia — is a liverwort that grows broad ribbon-like fronds rather than fine filaments, forming dense dark green cushions with real substance. It gives a texture nothing else in a planted tank offers, and it does it in low light with no CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Portion:\u003c\/strong\u003e small portion of Monosolenium tenerum, approx. 2\" x 2\" (5 cm x 5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be tied to rocks, tucked into crevices, or allowed to carpet over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pellia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eMonosolenium tenerum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pellia Moss, Round Pellia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Foreground to midground, on rock or wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Loose portion, approx. 2\" x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1–2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium. 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Use thread, hairnet or mesh over rock, and expect to leave it several months before it holds. Dropped loose on the substrate it simply drifts apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the light modest. Slow growth means algae settles faster than the plant replaces tissue, and algae inside a dense Pellia cushion cannot be cleaned out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it flow. Water moving through the cushion keeps detritus from packing into the center and rotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit and re-tie rather than trimming. Fragments grow into new cushions, so one portion becomes several over a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp and fry take shelter in it readily — the dense structure is better cover than fine mosses provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos shown are sample representations. Actual plant portions may vary in size and density. Unless noted, plants may arrive in emersed or submerged form and are not guaranteed to be pest- or pesticide-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Loose Portion","offer_id":40157683515453,"sku":"L-386","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/pellia-moss.png?v=1718154546"},{"product_id":"riccardia-chamedryfolia","title":"Mini Pellia \/ Mini Coral Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant texture nothing else in the hobby can give you? \u003cstrong\u003eMini Pellia\u003c\/strong\u003e grows in finely branched, deep green fronds that look like miniature coral — dense compact cushions rather than the loose strands of a true moss. It is a liverwort, and it is the detail plant serious aquascapers reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose Portion: Approximately 2\" × 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to Attach: Suitable for rocks, driftwood, mesh, or other aquarium décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortion size and density may vary slightly because this is a natural live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mini Pellia, Mini Coral Moss, Mini Liverwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eRiccardia chamedryfolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type\u003c\/strong\u003e — Liverwort, not a true moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Foreground to midground, on wood, stone or mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1–2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intermediate. 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'Buea'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cameroon, Central Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground, attached to wood or rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4–8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium. Avoid strong direct light, which brings algae onto slow-growing fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required, though it speeds a slow plant up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. Attaches to hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. Also grows emersed in high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rhizome division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolbitis comes from fast-moving river systems and does visibly better where water moves across the fronds — the single most useful thing to get right with this genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever bury the rhizome. Tie or glue it to wood or rock; buried rhizomes rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth stalls for weeks after planting while it adapts. That is normal for Bolbitis, not a sign of failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is sensitive to unstable water parameters — steady conditions matter more than any particular value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the rhizome with a clean blade, keeping several fronds per section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolbitis species are sensitive to unstable water parameters and can be slow to adapt to new environments. Growth may temporarily stall during acclimation. 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