Weeping Moss (Vesicularia ferriei) is a popular type of aquarium moss known for its distinctive creep-down growth pattern. Unlike other plants, Weeping Moss does not root in the substrate but attaches to surfaces like driftwood or rocks using rhizoids. These rhizoids anchor the moss naturally without absorbing nutrients, which are instead taken from the water column.
Key Features:
- Growth Habit: Weeping Moss has a unique, cascading growth that creates a beautiful, weeping effect in aquariums.
- Attachment: Easily attach to driftwood, rocks, or other objects in the tank, where it will naturally adhere over time.
Aquarium Benefits:
- Natural Aesthetic: Enhances the visual appeal of aquariums with its lush, green, cascading branches.
- Habitat Creation: Provides excellent hiding and breeding spots for fish and shrimp, contributing to a healthy aquarium ecosystem.
Native Environment:
- Weeping Moss thrives on wet rocks, riverbanks, and moist soil along streams in its natural habitat.
Care Tips:
- Nutrient Absorption: Relies on the water column for nutrients, so ensure a well-maintained water quality.
- Light and CO2: Moderate lighting and CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and vitality.
Conclusion: Weeping Moss (Vesicularia ferriei) is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add a touch of natural beauty to their tanks. Its weeping growth pattern and ease of attachment make it a standout addition to any aquascape. Perfect for creating lush, green environments, Weeping Moss not only beautifies your aquarium but also provides essential habitats for aquatic life.
- Sold as a small loose portion, approx. 2" x 2" in size
- Perfect to attached to driftwood, rock, or stone
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.
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Scientific Name |
Vesicularia Ferriei |
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Synonyms |
Vesicularia Ferriei |
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Common Name |
Weeping Moss |
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Plant Type |
Rheophyte / Epiphyte |
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Placement |
Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor |
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CO2 |
Not Required |
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Growth Rates |
Slow |
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Difficulty Level |
Beginner |
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Nutrient Substrate |
Not Required |
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Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
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Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
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However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
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Customers praised this moss for arriving "very green and healthy" with vibrant color and excellent packaging. Most received "at least 90% green" foliage. However, portions are small (pinball-sized), some customers found it "less than expected" or with browning. Generally "great quality" and "good amount for the price."
- 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
A
Weeping Moss Came in, looking great very green ,and good amount for the price
M
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
B
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.
M
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.
B
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.
B
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.
A
Arrived looking healthy.
M
Very pleased with the quality, a very nice deep green color and packaged well
E
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.
l
green and healthy moss, pinball size, would buy again if i still need
S
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!
J
Good size portion and it all looks very bright green and healthy.
W
Ordered three packages and they all were in great shape. Bright green and healthy!
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