Butterfly Moss

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Plagiomnium sp. Butterfly (Butterfly Moss) is an exceptional choice for aquarists seeking to add a touch of rarity and elegance to their freshwater aquariums. Its distinctive butterfly-shaped leaves and vibrant green color make it a standout addition to any aquascape. Easy to care for and highly versatile, Butterfly Moss is perfect for creating lush, natural underwater landscapes.

Butterfly Moss

Loose Portion

Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
$19.99
Loose Portion

Butterfly Moss – Rare Aquatic Moss with Wing-Like Leaves

Butterfly Moss (Plagiomnium sp. 'Butterfly') is a rare and captivating liverwort that brings natural beauty and structure to freshwater aquariums. Renowned for its rounded, overlapping leaves that resemble butterfly wings, this moss adds gentle texture and lush greenery to both nature-style and minimalist aquascapes. Despite its delicate appearance, Butterfly Moss is hardy, easy to care for, and suitable for a wide range of tank setups.

Whether you're designing a serene shrimp habitat or a detailed moss wall, Plagiomnium sp. 'Butterfly' is a superb choice for aquarists seeking rare, low-maintenance plants that offer both aesthetics and habitat benefits.


🌿 Key Features of Butterfly Moss

  • Scientific Name: Plagiomnium sp. 'Butterfly'

  • Common Name: Butterfly Moss

  • Leaf Structure: Small, rounded leaves resembling butterfly wings

  • Rhizoids Present: Hairlike structures often mistaken for algae serve as anchoring roots

  • Versatile Use: Attachable to driftwood, stone, or substrate for foreground, midground, or vertical layouts

  • Moderate Growth Rate: Forms lush green mats over time, requiring minimal trimming


Optimal Growing Conditions

  • Lighting: Low to medium (avoid direct, intense light to prevent drying)

  • CO₂: Not required, though CO₂ supplementation can promote fuller growth

  • Substrate: Not required—best attached to hardscape elements

  • Water Parameters:

    • pH: 6.0–7.5

    • Temperature: 68–77°F (20–25°C)


🐠 Aquascaping Benefits

  • Aesthetic Focal Point: Unique, wing-like foliage provides visual interest in nature aquariums

  • Shelter for Aquatic Life: Offers protective hiding places for shrimp, fry, and small fish

  • Beginner Friendly: Low care requirements and slow, manageable growth

  • Custom Layout Potential: Can be attached to mesh, rocks, driftwood, or left free-floating


🌱 Why Choose Butterfly Moss?

Butterfly Moss is an ideal choice for aquascapers who appreciate delicate structure with strong visual impact. Its elegant leaf pattern, ability to thrive in low-tech setups, and benefits to tank biodiversity make it a favorite for both seasoned and novice hobbyists. Whether used as a moss carpet or a cascading accent, it brings life and balance to any aquascape.


📦 What You’ll Receive

  • Loose Portion: A small loose portion of Butterfly Moss, approximately 2" x 2" in size

  • Ready to Attach: Ideal for gluing or tying to hardscape; will self-adhere over time

  • Note: Occasionally may include a mix of other moss species due to its delicate nature


🔒 Disclaimer

Pictures 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).


⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please never release Butterfly Moss—or any aquatic plant—into local waterways. Improper disposal can harm native ecosystems. Always discard plants responsibly.

Handling time for Live Plants orders:
 
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
  • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
  • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
    Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
    • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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    Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
    • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

    Return Policy: All sales are final

    • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

       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.

      Customer Reviews

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      Krista R. (United States)
      Pretty but wilted

      I got this plant in with a few others and it's the only one that has been a bit wilted. I assume it just didn't handle shipping as well, hope to see it bounce back soon.

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      Stephen D. (United States)
      Awesome purchase

      I bought several varieties Of Moss. It arrived very promptly and frankly, I was very pleasantly surprised in the quantities that we received. I will definitely make another purchase, and in fact, I will be doing that as soon as I finish this review.

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      Jennifer S. (United States)
      Lovely Christmas Moss!

      I tried to ordered from APF the first two times I wanted Christmas Moss but it was out of stock. What I got from other vendors was in the same family but messy and crumbly and NOT Christmas Moss. I checked back in with APF and they had the stone pads so I ordered two. They arrived quickly and in beautiful condition like everything else I've ordered from APF. I deconstructed the moss from the pads to use on bonsai tree in a nano aquarium. The moss is all beautiful, healthy green. No large amounts of dead brown like I've received in other mosses. I'm excited to see how it fills in on my little tree!

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      Sheila R. (United States)
      Awesome plants

      Very nice moss pad . Looks happy in my aquarium.

      M
      Misty A. (United States)

      Good

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      Allen V. (United States)
      Vibrant

      Open the packaged and the weeping moss was so vibrant green. Can wait for it to grow so i can propogate it in other tanks.

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