🌿 Fontinalis antipyretica – Willow Moss

Sold as: Loose portion approximately 2" x 2"

🪷 Introduction

Fontinalis antipyretica, commonly known as Willow Moss, is a beautiful and versatile aquatic moss prized for its flowing, feathery texture and deep green color. Found in cool, clear streams and lakes across the Northern Hemisphere, this hardy moss attaches easily to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape surfaces, adding a lush, natural aesthetic to aquascapes. Its graceful, willow-like fronds make it a favorite among aquascapers and shrimp enthusiasts alike.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Fontinalis antipyretica

• Common Name: Willow Moss

• Growth Form: Rhizoid-based aquatic moss that attaches to hard surfaces

• Color: Deep green to olive tones, with soft, flowing fronds

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under optimal conditions

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting Needs: Low to medium; thrives even in shaded aquariums

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Optional, but moderate CO₂ and nutrients enhance density and color

• Water Parameters: Prefers cooler temperatures (59–77°F / 15–25°C)

• Growth Method: Attaches naturally to rocks, driftwood, or mesh

• Nutrient Substrate: Not Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: No — best grown fully submerged

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• 🌊 Natural Texture: Adds soft, trailing greenery perfect for creating a forest or riverbank look.

• 🦐 Habitat for Shrimp & Fry: Provides excellent shelter and biofilm growth surface.

• 💧 Easy Attachment: Grows readily on driftwood or stones, forming lush underwater “willow” cascades.

📦 What You’ll Receive

Sold as a loose portion approximately 2" x 2" — 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.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Live aquatic moss may appear slightly compressed or darker upon arrival due to shipping conditions. Simply rinse gently and place it in clean aquarium water; it will regain its vibrant color and fullness within a few days.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 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.