Every other moss sprawls sideways — Flame Moss grows up. Its fronds twist vertically in curling, flame-like columns, giving a planted tank a sense of movement and height that no other moss can produce.
What You’ll Receive
- Sold as a small loose portion, approx. 2" x 2" in size
- Perfect to attached to driftwood, rock, or stone
Plant Profile
- Common name — Flame Moss
- Scientific name — Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'
- Also sold as — Vesicularia sp. 'Flame'
- Placement — Foreground to midground, on wood or stone
- Mature height — 2–4 in of upright growth
- Growth rate — Slow
Care
- Difficulty — Beginner
- Light — Low to medium. Bright light brings algae it grows too slowly to shed
- CO₂ — Not required! Tighter and faster with it, perfectly happy without
- Water — 70–82°F · pH 5.0–8.0, one of the widest ranges of any plant
- Feeding — Water column
- Propagation — Fragmentation; divide and reattach small sections
Grower’s Notes
- Tie it in a thin, flat layer and let it rise on its own. The vertical growth is what you are paying for, and a thick clump smothers that shape before it forms.
- Cooler water gives tighter flames. In warm tanks the fronds loosen and lengthen, losing the twisting column look.
- Trim the tops rather than the sides. Cutting the tips forces new upright shoots and keeps the flame effect dense.
- Be patient. It is slow even by moss standards and takes a couple of months to knit onto hardscape — that slowness is why it holds its shape so well.
Notes
- Photos are for reference. Portion size, density and frond shape vary with temperature and growing conditions.
- Some aquatic plants are restricted in certain U.S. states — check before ordering, and 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.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
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:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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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:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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Carrier delays
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High shipping volumes
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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:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
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Credit / Debit Card
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PayPal
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Apple Pay
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Google Pay
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Amazon Pay
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Shopify Pay
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AliPay
Orders returned due to:
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Incorrect address
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Refused delivery
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Failed delivery attempts
may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
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:
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Live plants
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Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
Aquarium Plants Factory
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- 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
- 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!
- 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 moss for arriving "green, vibrant, and healthy" with excellent packaging. Many noted generous quantities and quick delivery. The moss holds together well and works great tied down or floating. However, one customer experienced delivery delays with no response from support.
- All plants arrived green, vibrant, and healthy. Very happy with my purchase.
- The moss is extremely green and healthy. I didn't expect to receive as much as I did.
- Fire Moss holds together nicely and makes a great plant, tied down or free floating.
S
Order came promptly with more than enough. It is doing well! The photos are 2 weeks after arriving.
J
Flame Moss
K
Made a great addition to bonsai tree. product arrived on time an in great shape.
D
I spent $20 on plants and $25 on delivery. They arrived brown and never recovered in my tank. Everything was definitely dead within a week. Irritating for how expensive that delivery was.
A
I keep getting these emails asking how the plants I ordered are doing. The only problem is, it's been over a week and I haven't even received them. They were supposed to be here 4 days ago, at least that's what it said when I placed my order. I realize this could be out of the hands of Aquarium Plants Factory, but I responded to one of their emails notifying them of the late delivery with no response.
K
Arrived as a thick vibrant clump, has thrived everywhere I put it.
S
Plants packaged well and in great shape.
L
Product arrived in good shape. performed a dry start, will let you know after a few weeks.
D
Service was a 10 out of 10, the quality of the plants I received was above and beyond my expectation. All plants arrived green, vibrant, and healthy. Very happy with my purchase.
R
My flame moss was received as hopefully expected very much alive and healthy
D
Arrived looking good. Despite very cold temperatures and USPS delivery delays.
T
Great color, healthy, quick delivery and doing well.
O
Good moss lots of coverage and good color!
J
I received my moss packaged nicely, wrapped in insulation material. The moss is extremely green and healthy. I didn't expect to receive as much as I did.
K
I was a little hesitant getting Flame Moss due to the obvious similarities to Java Moss (No issues with Java, I just already have some and don't need more lol), but it has a slightly different color and look to it in the tank. Fire Moss seems to hold together a little nicer and makes a great plant, whether it is tied down or free floating. Part of my first order with APF, I am very happy with my order and new plants!
E
I like the plants. My shrimp are really enjoying it as well, very good condition and very healthy
M
What state do you ship from.
Thank you.
We ship from California.
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