Vesicularia dubyana "Christmas" 1-2-Grow!

The 1-2 Grow! plants from Tropica come directly from the lab, and they are free from algae, snails and toxic substances, which makes them ideal for shrimp and sensitive fish.

They can be put directly into a shrimp tank when the (unproblematic) nutrient solution has been rinsed off. There is no more need to quarantine them beforehand.

These plants are already cultivated in their submersed form in the pot (in contrast to most traditionally-produced plants, which are grown above the waterline in aquatic plant nurseries), and when planted into an aquarium, there is no need for them to shed their air leaves and sprout underwater leaves ... therefore, inVitro plants are off to a good start in a tank and will take root very quickly.


Vesicularia dubyana 'Christmas'

A Brazilian moss that first was used in Japanese aquaria, where it is known as "Amazonia Willow Moss" to this day. It is also called Christmas moss because its lateral branches are, other than those of normal Vesicularia dubyana, densely beset with smaller side shoots and have a structure that reminds very much of a fir tree branch. It is a bit more demanding than normal Java moss and grows a little more slowly. It takes a good hold on driftwood and rocks. When it is not cut back it will grow out of the water after some time, thus it needs trimming to remain nice.

Type: moss

Origins: South America

Growth rate: medium

Heigt: approx. 3 - 5 cm

Light: medium

CO2 demand: low