Tropica Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' InVitro

Tropica Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' InVitro
100% sterile laboratory aquatic plants in sealed cup

Spiky Moss is a moss with character: Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' doesn't grow flat, but forms upright, tapering shoots that look like small green "tufts". This immediately adds structure and movement to the layout – perfect on roots, stones, in crevices, or as natural-looking moss cushions in the midground.

It is easy to care for, grows reliably, and is a real asset for shrimp and breeding tanks: plenty of surface for grazing, many micro-hiding places, and a beautifully natural look.


Profile:

• Name: Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss'
• Trade name: Spiky Moss
• Plant type: Aquarium moss (epiphyte)
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Growth rate: Medium
• Growth height: approx. 3–8+ cm (depending on trimming & conditions)
• Use in aquarium: Hardscape (root/stone), moss cushions, detail zones in midground/foreground, crevices
• Light requirements: Low to medium (denser with more light, but more prone to algae)
• CO₂: Not necessary, optional for faster growth
• Nutrient requirements: Low to medium (micros/trace elements promote vitality)
• Temperature: approx. 20–28 °C
• pH range: approx. 5.5–7.5
• Water hardness: soft to hard (tolerant)
• Propagation: Division (separate pieces and reattach)
• Special feature: upright, "spiky" growth – looks bushy and lively