Cameroon Moss

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$12.99
Regular price
$14.99
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Submerged Growth: Loose Portion

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Cameroon moss, also known as Plagiochilaceae sp. Cameroon, is a type of aquatic moss commonly used in freshwater aquariums for aquascaping and as a natural filtration system. It originates from Cameroon, West Africa, and is known for its fast growth, ease of maintenance, and ability to absorb excess nutrients in the water, making it an ideal addition to planted aquariums.

Cameroon Moss

Submerged Growth: Loose Portion

Sale price
$12.99
Regular price
$14.99

Leaves big enough to see. Cameroon Moss from West Africa grows overlapping rounded leaves along creeping stems, forming a dense cushion rather than a fine haze — which is why it also travels under the name Giant Pearl Moss. Attach it to wood or stone and it builds a thick green mat.

What You’ll Receive

  • Sold as a small portion, loose moss
  • Approx. 2" x 2" / 5cm x 5cm portion

Plant Profile

  • Common name — Cameroon Moss
  • Scientific nameVesicularia sp. 'Cameroon'
  • Also known as — Giant Pearl Moss, Plagiochilaceae sp. Cameroon
  • Origin — Cameroon, West Africa
  • Placement — Midground, attached to driftwood, stone or décor
  • Mature height — 2–4 in
  • Growth rate — Slow

Care

  • Difficulty — Beginner
  • Light — Low to medium. Strong light brings algae into the cushion
  • CO₂ — Not required
  • Water — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
  • Substrate — Not required. Attaches to hardscape
  • Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed
  • Propagation — Fragmentation — divide and re-attach

Grower’s Notes

  • Leaf size is what you're buying. Java and Christmas Moss read as texture; Cameroon's larger overlapping leaves stay legible up close, which makes it worth placing at the front where it will actually be seen.
  • Tie it thinly and let it thicken. A dense pad traps detritus and rots from underneath.
  • It absorbs nutrients straight from the water column, so liquid dosing does more here than anything in the substrate.
  • Slow growth means it holds a shape for months — but also that algae, once in it, is very hard to clear.
  • It works well as a spawning surface for egg-scattering fish and as shrimp grazing ground.

Want to go deeper? Read our Cameroon Moss guide.

Notes

  • Pictures 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, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
  • Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

 

Shipping Policy

At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.


Order Processing Time

Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.

Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.

Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.

Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.


Shipping Schedule

Live Plants

Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).

Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.

Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.


UPS Express Shipping

We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:

UPS 2-Day Air®

Estimated delivery: 2 business days

Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.

UPS Next Day Air®

Estimated delivery: 1 business day

This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.

UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.

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To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).


Live Animals Shipping

Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.

This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.

Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:

  • Weather conditions

  • Livestock health

  • Shipping destination

Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.


Free Shipping

We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.

Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.

If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.

Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:

  • Alaska

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Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.


Delivery Time Estimates

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While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:

  • Weather conditions

  • Carrier delays

  • High shipping volumes

  • Transportation disruptions

Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.


Delayed or Lost Packages

Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.

A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.

If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:

  • Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost

  • The customer covers 50% plus shipping


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may not be eligible for a refund.


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Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.

Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.


Returns

Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.

We do not accept returns or exchanges for:

  • Live plants

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For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.

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WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

  1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
  2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

  1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
  2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
  3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
  4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

Customers praised this aquatic moss for being "rare and very odd looking" with "bright color" and "fast growing dense, cushion-like mats." Shoppers noted it "improves overall water quality" and arrives green. One customer mentioned initial brown coloration that "greened up nicely" after a few days. Some felt the clump size was smaller than expected.

  • Fast growing dense, cushion-like mats. Definitely improves my overall water quality.
  • All came green. Definitely a 5 star purchase all around!
  • Rare and very odd looking moss.
  • 5 stars: 8 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Doug R. (United States)
Cameroon moss looks great!

Ordered Cameroon, Pearl and Butterfly moss. All came green. Pearl moss was 2/3 the size of the others.

I'm propagating them on a plastic mesh over perlite on water in a cupcake carrier with lid from the $ store. Using the handle holes for ventilation.

Probably upgrade to CO2 with a grow light if the container and medium work out.

Definitely a 5 star purchase all around! Thanks APF!

G
Geoffrey W.
Excellent

Very satisfied with the Cameroon moss

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Charles G. (United States)
Fast growing Taiwan Moss

I love these fast growing dense, cushion-like mats. This definitely improves my overall water quality.
Between how it looks and what it does, I highly recommend this moss!

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Patricia G. (United States)
cameroon moss

I ordered 6 different mosses and they all arrived looking great except the Cameroon had more brown coloration. I was concerned it may have been over stressed with transportation but after just a couple days in the tank it is greening up nicely.

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D.A.

rare and very odd looking moss too.

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Andrew

great specimen!

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Tom

Bright color

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Sarah

Not quite as mature of a clump as I thought but it is green and alive. Can’t wait for it to root to the rocks in my aquascapr

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Christopher

Loved the packing, thanks!

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