The moss that drapes tidily. Taxiphyllum alternans — Taiwan Moss — grows in overlapping, downward-angled fronds rather than the shapeless tangle Java Moss makes, so a planted piece of wood keeps a defined silhouette as it fills in. One of the easiest mosses to make look deliberate.
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 — Taiwan Moss
- Scientific name — Taxiphyllum alternans
- 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 fronds
- CO₂ — Not required
- Water — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
- Substrate — Not required. Attaches by rhizoids
- Growth habit — Amphibious. Also grows emersed
- Propagation — Fragmentation — divide and re-attach
Grower’s Notes
- It drapes where Java Moss sprawls. The fronds angle downward in overlapping layers, so on a branch or ledge it hangs in a tidy curtain instead of going in every direction. That's the reason to pay slightly more than for Java Moss.
- Tie it thinly. Thick pads trap detritus and rot underneath; a thin layer spreads across the surface.
- Trim the outer growth to keep light reaching the base and stop the underside dying off.
- Slow growth means it holds a shape for months — but also that algae, once established in it, is very hard to clear.
- Every fragment re-establishes, so trimmings are free stock for the next piece of hardscape.
Want to go deeper? Read our guide to aquarium moss varieties and how to attach them.
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.
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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Orders returned due to:
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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.
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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 aquatic moss for its beautiful dark green color and distinctive triangular fronds that create a Christmas tree pattern. Most received healthy plants with fast shipping and plentiful quantities. However, some shoppers reported receiving moss that was partially brown or yellow upon arrival.
- Beautiful dark green moss that I highly recommend. Order arrived quickly and in excellent shape.
- Very surprised at the quantities which were plentiful. Will be making another purchase.
- Fast delivery, healthy moss, easy to plant. Looks great in my aquarium.
A
Fast delivery, healthy moss, easy to plant. This is a solid moss that looks great in my aquarium. I planted on a vertical face of my driftwood hoping for a weeping effect. Very satisfied with this purchase. So far it looks great.
A
I should have paid for faster shipping, usps lost my package for almost a week but it was packaged so nicely that everything some how struggled through anyway. They aren’t pretty but they’re alive still :) I’ll order again soon
S
Taiwan Moss
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I bought Taiwan , Christmas and flame moss . The shipping was fast and all plants arrived live and healthy. It was my first time buying from here, I will buy again, I’m very satisfied.
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Taiwan Moss
C
Taiwan Moss fronds grow into a triangular shape or Christmas tree pattern. It’s a beautiful dark green moss that I highly recommend.
As always, my order arrived quickly and in excellent shape.
A
I received about 2 oz cup size, but about half was brown. I currently have about 1 dime and 1 nickle-sized clumps that are green and alive. At least my shrimps are not going hungry.
S
Very happy with this purchase. We bought the Taiwan moss with a couple of different varieties of moss. All three arrived very promptly and was very surprised at the quantities… Which were plentiful. Will be making another purchase immediately.
A
I have always had excellent luck with their plants being snail free, etc, they do well, but two of them are yellow. Disappointed they would send me two yellow ones.
K
Bought loose Taiwan moss to help decorate loose branches in our tank. Can't wait for it grow in so it can look like actual tree canopies. We will see! Moss was shipped carefully and clean. Great Specimen! Thank you very much!
J
Super fun look to it highly recommend this seller
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Perfect
O
Good moss, lots of coverage. Got it on a buy 2 get 1 free deal.
R
As expected worked out well
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How much moss am I getting?
You can find this information in the product description — it’s sold as a small loose portion, approximately 2" × 2" in size.
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