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Mini Christmas Moss

Vesicularia montagnei

Family: Hypnaceae

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A smaller, more delicate version of Christmas Moss with finer fronds arranged in the same classic triangular pattern. The smaller frond size allows for more detailed, intricate-looking moss walls and carpets compared to standard Christmas Moss. Like other Vesicularia species, it attaches readily to hardscape and can be tied, glued, or pressed onto mesh panels. Works especially well in nano tanks and detailed scapes where a finer texture is desired.

Keeping this species

co2
Not required (improves density)
light
Low to medium
max size
Clumps 3–6 cm thick
placement
Foreground / hardscape / moss wall
substrate
None — attach to hardscape or mesh
growth rate
Slow to medium

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Water it likes

ph
5.5–7.5
notes
Finer fronds than standard Christmas Moss. Cooler temperatures improve frond definition.
hardness
0–12 dGH
temperature
149–172°F (65–78°C)

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