Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini' (Mini Christmas Moss) with finely branched fronds resembling miniature Christmas trees, densely growing and attached to driftwood in a lush, green freshwater aquarium setup.

Mini Christmas Moss Vitro Culture

Price
$19.99

Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini', commonly known as Mini Christmas Moss or Mini Xmas Moss, is a cherished aquatic plant among aquarists for its unique, festive appearance and versatility.

Key Features:

  • Unique Appearance: Known for its finely branched, dense fronds that resemble miniature Christmas trees, adding a festive touch to any aquarium.
  • Compact Growth: Forms a lush, green carpet, making it ideal for creating texture and depth in aquascapes.

Optimal Conditions:

  • Lighting: Thrives in low to moderate lighting conditions, adapting well to various aquarium setups.
  • Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH levels (6.0 to 7.5) and temperatures between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Aquarium Benefits:

  • Aesthetic Appeal: Enhances the visual appeal of your aquarium with its compact, bushy growth and festive look.
  • Versatile Placement: Can be attached to rocks, driftwood, or other decorations, providing flexibility in aquascaping designs.
  • Natural Habitat: Offers excellent hiding and breeding spots for small fish and invertebrates, promoting a healthy and balanced aquarium ecosystem.

Care and Maintenance:

  • Easy to Care For: Renowned for its hardiness and minimal care requirements, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists.
  • Propagation: Easily propagated by trimming and reattaching cuttings to new surfaces, facilitating easy expansion and customization of aquascapes.
  • Regular Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its compact form and encourages healthy growth.

Conclusion:

Mini Christmas Moss (Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini') is an exceptional choice for aquarists looking to add a touch of natural beauty to their freshwater aquariums. Its unique, festive appearance and compact growth make it a standout addition to any aquascape. Easy to care for and highly versatile, Mini Christmas Moss is perfect for creating lush, green carpets or accentuating hardscape elements in your aquarium.

Elevate your aquascape with the enchanting beauty of Mini Christmas Moss and enjoy the vibrant, healthy underwater environment it helps create.

  • Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid/gel
  • Bag size: Approx. 4 inches
  • Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
  • Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants

    Disclaimer: 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.

    Scientific Name

    Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini'

    Synonyms

    Taxiphyllum sp. Mini Christmas, Vesicularia sp. Mini Christmas

    Common Name

    Mini Christmas Moss, Mini Xmas Moss

    Placement

    Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor

    CO2

    Not Required

    Growth Rates

    Slow

    Difficulty Level

    Easy

    Nutrient Substrate

    Not Required

    Can it grow emerged?

    Yes

    Lighting Requirements

    Medium - High

    Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

     

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    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

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    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.


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    • Weather conditions

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    • Shipping destination

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    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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    We do not accept returns or exchanges for:

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    What We Guarantee

    24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee — We guarantee that live plants and live aquatic animals will arrive alive. In the rare case of a Dead on Arrival (DOA), you must notify us within 24 hours of the delivery time recorded on the carrier's official tracking page. The guarantee is void after that 24-hour window, as condition can no longer be attributed to transit.

    How to Submit a Claim

    1. Take at least 2 clear, well-lit photos of the affected items in their original, unopened, sealed packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label on the box.
    2. Email your photos and order number to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com within 24 hours of delivery.
    3. Do not photograph plants or animals after they have been unpacked, planted, or introduced to your aquarium — once an item enters your aquarium's ecosystem, it is no longer covered.

    Approved claims are resolved with a replacement, store credit, or refund at our discretion, under the terms of our Refund Policy. Each item is eligible for one replacement only — replacements are final and we cannot replace a replacement.

    Conditions That Void the Guarantee

    • Incorrect or incomplete shipping address (vacant address, missing apartment number, or any issue that prevents delivery)
    • Packages marked "invalid address," "undeliverable," refused, or returned to sender
    • Packages left unclaimed, held at a carrier facility at the customer's request, or not retrieved promptly after delivery — live goods must be brought indoors and unpacked the day they arrive
    • Carrier delays, weather events, or delivery exceptions once the package has left our facility
    • Shipments to freight forwarders or package-forwarding services

    Providing accurate, complete shipping information and monitoring your tracking are essential to keeping your guarantee valid.

    Please note: the Live Arrival Guarantee covers arrival only. We cannot guarantee ongoing success — aquarium environment, water quality, nutrients, temperature, lighting, filtration, and CO2 all affect long-term results.

    What We Can't Guarantee

    1. Pest-free plants (potted & bare-root): Although our plants are grown in our own clean greenhouse, we cannot guarantee they are 100% free of snails, algae, or other hitchhikers. We recommend rinsing and quarantining all plants before adding them to your aquarium. Tissue culture (in vitro) plants are the exception — they are grown in sterile lab conditions, are 100% free of pests, algae, and disease, and have never been in contact with any aquarium.
    2. Pesticide-free plants: We use homemade, organic pest control in our greenhouse and never use copper-based pesticides, which are toxic to invertebrates such as snails, crabs, and shrimp. However, we cannot guarantee plants are entirely pesticide-free — always rinse and quarantine before use in invertebrate tanks.
    3. Your aquarium's success: We are not responsible for your aquarium inhabitants, including fish, shrimp, snails, and turtles. Please quarantine all plants before use.
    4. Growth form: Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants will grow emersed or submersed in your particular setup.

    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.

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    Shoshanna B. (United States)

    I lii oi be all of the mosses received. Items received well packaged. All items received on time. I highly recommend this seller. I will definitely be ordering more soon.

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    Anonymous (United States)
    Love these!

    Arrived bright green and healthy! Will order again.

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