|
|
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Java Moss
(Southeast Asia)
|
| Aquarium Use | Attached to rocks or bogwood, spawning plant |
|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Lighting | Low-Moderate |
| Temperature | 21oC or higher (70oF) |
| Water Chemistry | Not critical |
| Substrate | Not applicable |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Comments | The plant should be attached to rocks or
bogwood, where it will soon become firmly attached and begin to creep along the surface. It is easy to propagate - simply
remove part of the plant and attach to a new surface.
The Java Moss usually available in the aquatic trade has been known under the scientific name of Vesicularia dubyana,
but this refers to a different species that is a bit more demanding.
|
Back to Plant Directory
[Home]
[Article Library]
[Fish Index]
[Tank Setups]
[Forum]
[Site Map]
|
|
|
