Description
Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping' is said to originate from China. It was distributed by Oriental Aquarium Plants verbreitet. 'Weeping' is a strong overhanging densely ramified moss. Its emerged form has some upright shots, under water "Weeping moss" develops its characteristic overhanging growth habit. This moss is especially suitable for attaching it to decorative driftwood, as it brings depth and contrast to any layout. Please note that the shoots of this moss hardly attach themselves to the substrate. Weeping moss is easy to care for and grows relatively fast. It needs trimming from time to time to maintain its special appearance.
"Weeping Moss" is said to have been imported from China. It was identified as Vesicularia ferrei by Prof. B. C. Tan (Singapore). This species is also distributed in the south of Japan. In nature it has a creeping habit and grows on wet rocks covered with sandy soil, on moist riverbanks and on wet soil on rivulets.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Overhanging growth
Dark green hue
Densely ramifying
Very popular in aquascaping
Complete Botanical Name
Vesiculária ferriei (Cardot & Thér.) Broth.
Family
Hypnaceae
Genus
Vesicularia
Category
Mosses
Difficulty
easy
Growth
slow
pH Value
5-7
Temperature Tolerance
15-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
