Description
It is very likely a Vesicularia species, but its closer determination is still pending. In its underwater form, it develops a very flat, creeping carpet on hard materials. Loose shoots grow hanging down comparable to to the Weeping moss, Vesicularia ferriei. In contrast to that, "Tortoise" has a finer texture and smaller, about 1 mm long leaflets, similar to the "Mini Christmas moss". Additionally, it clings better to the substrate than the Weeping moss. Certainly this moss occurs the habitats of Bucephalandra species on Borneo, on rock in the flooding zone of streams, adapted to strong water current.
Vesicularia sp. "Tortoise is not very demanding, however it looks best with medium to strong lighting and good CO2 and nutrient supply. We have noticed that it develops rather upright, hardly branched shoots when the light is very low. Its minimum and maximum temperatures are unknown to us, but apparently normal room temperatures between about 20 and 26℃ are optimal. Very warm water around 30℃ is certainly unfavourable, as well as with other mosses.
Characteristic
Flat creeping to hanging moss from Borneo
Softer, more delicate texture than Weeping moss
Attaches well to the substate
Category
Mosses
Carbon Dioxide
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