Taxiphyllum 'Spiky Moss' Tissue Culture

• Deep green moss with spiky fronds
• Easily separates into multiple pieces
• 100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails

Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' is like the bigger cousin of Christmas moss because of its spiky, deep green "branches" that extend out in multiple directions. When attached to hardscape, it can transform a normal piece of driftwood into a moss-covered branch lying deep within an unexplored forest. This moss is very undemanding and grows well even in very low light conditions. As with most other mosses, you can easily propagate it by breaking off a clump of moss and relocating it to another area.

• Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss'
• Native To: Asia
• Skill Level: Easy
  
• Placement: Foreground or attached to hardscape
• Recommended Light: Low Light 10-20 PAR (click to see our PAR chart)
  
• CO₂ Requirement: None
• Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Green liquid fertilizer

***Being a natural product, the plant appearance can vary from what is shown.***

How to Plant Taxiphyllum Spiky Moss

1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.
2. The moss can be planted as a single mat or gently separated into multiple small clumps.
3. Moss can be grown by attaching it to hardscape using sewing thread or super glue gel. It can also be grown as a carpet by planting a grid of small tufts into the substrate using planting tweezers.

How to Grow Taxiphyllum Spiky Moss

— Taxiphyllum spiky moss care is very easy, so start by using low lighting between 10-20 PAR. 
— Why is my new Taxiphyllum spiky moss melting? This plant is grown out of the water at the farm and needs time to create new leaves that are used to living underwater. To help speed up the transition, provide plenty of light and nutrients to encourage new leaves to sprout as the old leaves melt away. 
— Why is my Taxiphyllum spiky moss turning yellow? If the plant is getting enough light, it may be a nutrient deficiency, so measure the nitrate level using a multi-test strip. Dose with Easy Green all-in-one fertilizer until the water has 20-50 ppm nitrate.
— How to trim Taxiphyllum spiky moss:  If the moss has dying fronds or the mossy strands are becoming too unruly, trim them off with a pair of scissors.

How to Propagate Taxiphyllum Spiky Moss

Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut off a clump and split the moss into two plants. Plant the two sections as normal, either by planting it in the substrate or attaching it to hardscape using super glue gel.