Vesicularia sp. "Tortoise"

We have found this delicate, creeping to hanging moss on a Bucephalandra that was imported as B. sp. "Tortoise", therefore our provisional name. 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.

Flat creeping to hanging moss from Borneo Softer, more delicate texture than Weeping moss Attaches well to the substate

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