Taxiphyllum 'Flame' on Mesh

Taxiphyllum 'Flame', commonly called Flame Moss, is an unusual aquarium moss whose shoots grow upward in gently twisting, flame-like spirals. This specimen comes pre-grown on mesh, allowing it to be placed directly on the substrate or secured to rock and wood. Its vertical texture creates a distinctive foreground or midground accent and provides excellent cover for shrimp and fry.

Care Guide

• Care level: Easy
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Placement: Foreground to midground or attached to hardscape
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO₂: Optional; supplemental CO₂ encourages denser growth
• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• pH: 5.5–8.0
• Nutrients: Benefits from regular water-column fertilization
• Propagation: Divide or trim established moss and secure the pieces to another surface

Planting Instructions

Place the mesh on top of the substrate or secure it against hardscape. Do not bury the moss. Gentle to moderate water movement helps keep debris from collecting within the fronds. Trim periodically to preserve the upright flame shape and prevent the lower growth from becoming shaded.

Beginner friendly: Flame Moss adapts well to low-tech aquariums, while moderate light and supplemental CO₂ produce faster, denser growth.

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, and coloration. The plant received may differ slightly from representative photos.