Vesicularia Dubyana

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Vesicularia Dubyana

• Common Name: Vesicularia Dubyana

• Origin: Southeast Asia

• Height: 3–10 cm (1–4 inches)

• pH: 5.5 – 7.5

• Care: Easy

• Light: Low to medium

• CO₂: Optional (recommended for better growth)

• Propagation: Fragmentation (division)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

🌱 Care Notes

• Appearance & Texture: Christmas Moss has dense, bright green fronds that grow in a distinctive, layered, triangular shape, resembling miniature Christmas trees—hence the name. It attaches readily to surfaces and forms lush, cascading mats.

• Placement: Ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or mesh. Frequently used in moss walls, bonsai-style aquascapes, and shrimp tanks. It provides excellent hiding spots for fry and shrimp.

• Water Conditions: Adaptable, but prefers soft, slightly acidic to neutral water. Temperature range: 20–28°C (68–82°F). Grows best in clean, stable conditions.

• Lighting: Low to medium light is sufficient. Under high light, it grows denser but is more prone to algae if not balanced with CO₂ and good flow.

• CO₂: Not required, but recommended for improved growth, color, and density.

• Fertilization: Minimal requirements. Occasional dosing of trace elements helps, but avoid excess nutrients to prevent algae growth.

• Propagation: Very easy via division. Break off sections and reattach using thread, plant glue, or mesh. Will root and spread over time.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate, depending on conditions. Periodic trimming keeps it neat and encourages compact growth.