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Weeping moss – Vesicularia ferriei

Submitted by AquariumsLife.com on May 2, 2009 – 4:55 pmNo Comment

weeping moss
Image by AquaticMagic

Scientific name: Vesicularia ferriei
Common names: Weeping moss
Family: Hypnaceae
Maximum size:
Light needed: from very low to high
Water contidions: 68 – 83 F (20 – 28 C), pH 6-8,
Hardiness: Very easy
Growth rate: Slow
Propagation: by cutting
Distribution: China
Color: Green

Additional Information
A recently introduced aquarium moss from mainland China is the Weeping Moss. The fronds of this moss droop like the branches of a weeping willow tree. The overall leaf shape approach that of Christmas Moss, but the leaf is about half the size and is without an abruptly short and sharp apex.
It makes an amazing plant for your driftwood, rocks or moss walls (just tie it with fishing line). The weeping moss is really easy to grow and makes an ideal choice for the low maintenance tank. I kept some in a jar for over a year without problem.

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