Flame Moss (Taxiphyllum sp.) Tissue Culture (Vertical Growth Moss)

Add dramatic texture and movement to your aquascape with Flame Moss, a unique moss known for its distinct upward, twisting growth pattern that resembles flickering flames.

Unlike traditional mosses that grow flat, Flame Moss grows vertically, making it perfect for creating eye-catching focal points on driftwood and hardscape.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, it arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and shrimp-safe.

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Why It Sells So Well

• Unique “flame-like” vertical growth (rare vs standard mosses)
• Adds height and texture instantly
• Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or parasites
• Shrimp & fry safe – perfect for breeding tanks
• Easy to shape, trim, and maintain

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Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Flame’
• Common Name: Flame Moss
• Placement: Hardscape / Midground
• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required (enhances growth)

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Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)

Flame Moss stands out because it:

• Grows upward in spiral/twisting fronds
• Creates a 3D “flame” effect on wood and rocks
• Stays more compact and controlled than Java Moss

 Perfect for premium aquascaping designs and moss trees

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 How to Use (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove moss from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel
3. Break into small portions
4. Attach to wood/rock using thread or aquarium-safe glue

Pro Tip: Use small pieces spaced out—this creates a fuller, more dramatic flame effect as it grows.

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 Care Notes

• Keep moss moist until placed in aquarium
• Trim occasionally to maintain shape
• Moderate flow helps enhance upright growth

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What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Flame Moss Tissue Culture
• Clean, dense moss ready for immediate aquascaping

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 Perfect For

• Driftwood “tree” aquascapes 
• Shrimp tanks & breeding setups 
• Nano and nature aquariums
• High-end aquascaping layouts

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

Use Flame Moss to create:

• Moss trees (very high-demand look)
• Vertical accents on branch wood
• Layered textures in nature aquascapes

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