Tropica Taxiphyllum alternans 'Taiwan Moss' In Vitro

Tropica Taxiphyllum alternans 'Taiwan Moss' In Vitro
100% sterile laboratory aquarium plants in sealed cup

Taiwan Moss is an extremely low-maintenance plant that thrives in almost all aquariums.

It grows in low light conditions but does not like very high temperatures. Good light conditions and added CO2 significantly increase growth, but are not strictly necessary.

Its growth is very similar to 'Weeping Moss'. Taiwan Moss has a flatter growth form and branches more, resulting in a more lush and dense appearance. Taiwan Moss readily grows on rocks and roots and is very suitable for a moss wall or to hide equipment in the aquarium.

This beautiful moss has not yet been fully identified as a species, but further studies are being conducted. It is expected that the moss will be classified into the Isopterygium family.


Profile:

• Name: Taxiphyllum alternans ‘Taiwan Moss’
  
• Plant type: Moss / Epiphytic plant
  
• Origin: Asia
  
• Difficulty: Easy to medium
  
• Growth rate: Slow to medium
  
• Growth height: approx. 3–10 cm
  
• Use in the aquarium: Foreground, midground, attached to roots, stones or decoration
  
• Light requirement: Low to medium
  
• CO₂: Not necessary, but can promote denser and more compact growth
  
• Nutrient requirement: Low to medium
  
• Temperature: approx. 18–28 °C
  
• pH range: approx. 5.5–7.5
  
• Water hardness: soft to medium
  
• Propagation: Dividing / separating small moss cushions and re-tying or gluing
  
• Special feature: Fine, densely branched moss with soft, slightly overhanging growth; ideal for natural aquascapes, shrimp tanks and for greening hardscape.
• Important: For in-vitro plants, thoroughly rinse off the nutrient gel before planting, divide the portion into small pieces and tie or glue them on. Regular pruning promotes dense, well-kept growth.