Weeping Moss

15 reviews
Price
$7.99

Submerged Growth: Loose Portion

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Weeping Moss

Weeping Moss

Submerged Growth: Loose Portion

Price
$7.99

Want moss that hangs rather than sprawls? Weeping Moss grows downward. Its fronds cascade from wherever you attach them, which makes it the moss of choice for branch tips and overhangs where you want a drooping, willow-like effect nothing else gives you.

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 — Weeping Moss
  • Scientific nameVesicularia ferriei
  • Plant type — Rheophyte, epiphytic moss
  • Placement — Midground, on wood or stone
  • Mature height — 2–6 in of trailing growth
  • Growth rate — Slow

Care

  • Difficulty — Beginner
  • Light — Low to medium. Bright light brings algae it grows too slowly to shed
  • CO₂ — Not required! Denser and faster with it, perfectly happy without
  • Water — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5
  • Feeding — Water column; the rhizoids anchor only, they don't feed
  • Propagation — Fragmentation

Grower’s Notes

  • Mount it high to get the effect you paid for. Weeping Moss droops, so tied to a low rock it just looks like ordinary moss — put it on branch tips, overhangs and the tops of hardscape and let it fall.
  • Tie it on thin. A thick pad rots underneath before the surface fills in, and this moss is too slow to recover quickly from that.
  • Trim the trailing tips to keep it dense. Left alone the strands lengthen and thin out, losing the full weeping look.
  • Gentle flow keeps it clean. The fine fronds trap detritus in still water and brown from the inside.

Want to go deeper? Read our complete Aquarium Moss Care Guide.

Notes

  • Photos are for reference. Portion size, density and trailing length vary with growing conditions.
  • 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:

  • Weather conditions

  • Livestock health

  • 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:

  • Alaska

  • Hawaii

  • Puerto Rico

  • Guam

  • 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:

  • Weather conditions

  • Carrier delays

  • High shipping volumes

  • 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:

  • Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost

  • 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:

  • Credit / Debit Card

  • PayPal

  • Apple Pay

  • Google Pay

  • Amazon Pay

  • Shopify Pay

  • AliPay

Orders returned due to:

  • Incorrect address

  • Refused delivery

  • 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:

  • Live plants

  • Live animals


For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.

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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.

Customers praised the vibrant green color and healthy condition, with one noting "90% green foliage." Quick shipping and excellent packaging were highlighted. However, some shoppers reported browning moss or smaller portions than expected. Overall, customers found good value for aquarium projects.

  • Greenest weeping moss I've ever ordered. At least 90% green.
  • Fast, reliable, and beautiful! Fresh and luscious.
  • Very green and good amount for the price
  • 5 stars: 13 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (7%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Brandon M. (United States)
I got Frogbit, Hanging Moss and Java Moss

My mom and I each have a fish tank and we decided to order some moss as well as I wanted to get some floating plants. The delivery was quick and the plants came in excellent condition although Daniel (one of my fish) decided he doesn’t like floating plants so much and has taken a few bites out of it. Otherwise everything was satisfactory and was an excellent choice especially if you are looking for specific plants. We couldn’t find weeping moss anywhere and were reluctant about delivery but this was an amazing choice.

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Andrew P. (United States)
Weeping Moss

Weeping Moss Came in, looking great very green ,and good amount for the price

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Michael P. (United States)
Fast, Reliable, and Beautiful!

I previously ordered weeping moss from APF and found that I’ll need quite a bit more for my project. I ordered more and it arrived very quickly and it was a fresh and luscious as the first time. I have never ordered live plants before, but I can tell that you guys really care about what you do. I’ll be returning for my future needs

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Brandon (United States)
weeping moss

arrived green and healthy. as the description states it is a small portion, I used 1 portion to cover the tip of three rocks in my iwagumi. there was none left.

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Patti f. (United States)
All the moss is brown

I received multiple plants and all the mosses, 3-4 different ones, are mostly all brown. I would not buy moss from this place again.

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Matthew W. (United States)
Brilliant

Dwarf hair grass mini and weeping moss all healthy and colorful plants. Packaged brilliantly and quick shipping for across the country. However, the vitro dwarf sag besides being a great portion and healthy, is entirely to small to plant at this time.

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Brycen W. (United States)
Greenest weeping moss I’ve ever ordered.

In my experience most my online moss orders contains about 75% - 50% green foliage. This weeping moss was at least 90% green. Good portion size as well.

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Bella (United States)
weeping moss

A lot of the moss was browning and didn't look too healthy. This could be due to the fact that it was the loose moss and not a new emersed culture, but I am hoping it will grow and become healthy in my tank.

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Anonymous (United States)
Shipped Well

Arrived looking healthy.

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Matthew C. (United States)

Very pleased with the quality, a very nice deep green color and packaged well

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Eric B. (United States)
Good Quality, Less Than I Expected

The weeping moss arrived a day earlier than expected and is great quality; however, it is less than I expected to receive. The photos on the page are not what you will get and the page states a 3" culture, but it was more like 1.5" to 2". It looks great on my bonsai though and will grow in quickly.

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luhan4000 (United States)
recomment

green and healthy moss, pinball size, would buy again if i still need

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Stan S. (United States)
Healthy and Green

I ordered the weeping moss when there was a buy 2 and get 1 free deal going on. The portions weren’t very large but I’d say about pinball size. They were definitely very green and healthy so that was fantastic to see! Will order again in the future!

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Jordan (United States)
Great moss

Good size portion and it all looks very bright green and healthy.

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Wes C. (United States)
Perfect

Ordered three packages and they all were in great shape. Bright green and healthy!

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