Stoffels Vesicularia Montagnei ‘Christmas Moss’

Stoffels Vesicularia montagnei ‘Christmas Moss’ is a slow-growing aquarium moss with vibrant green, triangular fronds resembling miniature fir tree branches. Supplied as an in-vitro culture, it attaches to wood and rock to create textured aquascapes while providing cover for small fish and shrimp.

Key Features

• Distinctive fir tree-shaped fronds add fine texture and green colour.

• Attaches to wood and rock for natural-looking aquascapes.

• Compact, slow growth suits nano aquariums and detailed layouts.

• Provides shelter and potential spawning sites for small fish.

• Grows under low to medium lighting, including shaded positions.

• In-vitro culture is grown in sterile conditions without snails, algae or other pests.

Product Description

Create soft, layered greenery with Stoffels Christmas Moss. Its overlapping, triangular fronds give this aquatic moss its festive name and distinctive appearance. Attach small portions to driftwood, rocks or other suitable hardscape to develop an established, planted look.

Vesicularia montagnei is an accessible choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. Its slow growth makes maintenance manageable, while occasional trimming helps retain a compact shape. Typically forming low growth around 1–3cm tall, it can reach approximately 5cm.

Christmas Moss is particularly useful in shrimp aquariums and breeding setups, where its branching growth provides sheltered spaces. It tolerates shade beneath other plants and benefits from suitable liquid fertiliser and optional CO₂ supplementation.

Specifications

• Brand: Stoffels

• Product: Christmas Moss

• Scientific name: Vesicularia montagnei

• Family: Hypnaceae

• Product code: PV001

• Supply format: In-vitro tissue culture

• Plant type: Aquatic moss

• Colour: Green

• Typical height: 1–3cm

• Maximum height: Approximately 5cm

• Growth rate: Slow

• Difficulty: Easy

• Position: Attached to aquarium hardscape

• Lighting: Low to medium

• Temperature: 22–28°C

• pH: 6.0–8.0

• Carbonate hardness: 2–15 dKH

• CO₂: Beneficial but not essential

• Propagation: Division

• Barcode: 8886345118776

Care & Planting Tips

Remove the moss from its culture container and gently rinse away the growing medium. Divide into small portions and secure to wood or rock using aquarium-safe thread or suitable aquarium plant glue. Do not bury the moss in the substrate.

Maintain good water quality, gently remove trapped debris and trim occasionally once established. Use a suitable complete liquid aquarium fertiliser according to its instructions.

Add Natural Texture to Your Aquascape

Choose Stoffels Christmas Moss for distinctive green growth and sheltered spaces within your aquarium.