Vesicularia dubyana 'Christmas'	No. 003A

Family Hypnaceae   Continent South America   Region   Country of origin   Height 1-3+ cm   Width 3-5+ cm   Light requirements very low-high   Temperature 15-28 °C   Hardness tolerance very soft-very hard   pH tolerance 5,5-9   Growth very slow   Demands difficult

A special moss originally seen in Japanese aquariums and known as ''Amazonia Willow Moss''. Also called ''Christmas tree moss'', because of its side branch structure which distinguishes it from ordinary Vesicularia dubyana and looks like fir tree branches. It is more demanding than ordinary Java moss and grows more slowly. It attaches readily to roots and stones, and as it spreads in the water it needs pruning to keep its shape attractive. See also Taxiphyllum barbieri.

 

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