Taxiphyllum sp. Spiky Moss - In Vitro
You will receive: 1 In Vitro cup — completely free of algae, snails, and pathogens. Ready to plant directly in any aquarium.
✅ Level: Easy — Taxiphyllum sp. Spiky Moss has low demands and also grows in low light conditions.
Taxiphyllum sp. Spiky Moss is an easy-growing moss species where the main veins are lighter in color than the leaves — this provides a beautiful color contrast. The moss tolerates shade well but grows more beautifully and faster with more light. Versatile for use in all zones of the aquarium. The In Vitro version is 100% sterile cultivated.
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Foreground, midground & background | on wood or stone |
| Max. height | ±5 cm |
| Light | Normal to high (also in low light) |
| CO₂ | 10–40 mg/l (recommended) |
| Temperature | 20–30°C |
| pH | 5.0–8.0 |
| KH | 0–14 |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Family | Hypnaceae |
| Type | Moss |
| Propagation | By division |
| Difficulty | ⭐ Easy |
| Suitable for shrimp | Yes |
✅ Advantages of In Vitro
- 100% free of algae, snails, and pathogens
- No quarantine needed — directly into the aquarium
- Ideal for shrimp and sensitive biotope aquariums
🚚 Delivery & guarantee
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant immediately
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, typically within 1–2 business days
- Dead on arrival? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Gently rinse off the culture gel under lukewarm water. Attach the moss to wood or stone with fishing line or aquarium glue. Prune regularly for compact, neat growth. CO₂ promotes faster growth but is not mandatory.
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