Taxiphyllum Flame moss

Flame Moss – Taxiphyllum Flame is known for the unique way it grows. Aquascapers love this moss because of its ability to enhance any tank with a sharp green hint of vegetation. Its peculiar appearance makes it one of the most popular mosses in the aquascaping hobby. Flame moss is regularly used as a decorative plant in aquariums.

It’s also loved for its low maintenance requirements. In its natural habitat, Flame Moss will grow attached to bushes in slow-moving rivers.

Of course, it’s not called ‘Flame Moss” for no reason. This moss grows in a distinct upward twisting pattern when attached to driftwood or rock resulting in a flame-like appearance.

When compared to other mosses, the flames of this moss are a deeper green color. Flame Moss can become thick and somewhat bushy as well.

Flame moss can be grown completely submerged or emersed. When emersed it will grow slowly and when submerged, it grows fairly fast and will glow a healthy green.

It is recommended to have this plant submerged so you can see this plant’s real potential.
Like other mosses, Flame Moss grows from rhizoids and can attach itself to hardscape quite easily. These rhizoids will serve to anchor the moss to hardscape and absorb the nutrients the plant needs.

Flame moss is perfect for any aquarist because it can easily be grown in a range of aquarium conditions. You don’t need a specific substrate or hardscape–this moss can thrive anywhere.

It can be attached to your aquarium hardscape or left afloat (although, be careful if left afloat because it can get sucked up into your filter). If you want to attach this moss to your hardscape, then it’s important to note that this moss needs a little time to securely attach itself.

You can use a small amount of glue or tie down with DOOA Terra Line / ADA Terra Line so the rhizoids are able to establish themselves on your hardscape.