Water parameters
Temperature18–26°C
pH6–7.5
General hardness (GH)2–12 dGH
Recommended range
Overview
Weeping moss comes from East Asia and is known for letting the tips of its branches hang downward. The side branches grow out from the main stem and bend toward the ground, so the plant cascades down from where it is attached like a weeping willow. Because of this it is widely used to create "miniature trees" on driftwood branches.
Planting and Placement
It is tied in a thin layer with cotton thread or attached with gel glue to horizontal or upward-reaching driftwood branches and rock ledges. The drooping effect looks best when there is open space beneath the moss.
Care and Fertilization
- Light: Low to medium.
- CO₂: Not required, but it increases density.
- Temperature: Growth slows above 26°C.
- Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer is enough.
- Shape it with regular trimming; cut pieces can be tied elsewhere to propagate it. Clean out debris that collects inside it by swishing it during water changes.
Propagation
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Common Problems
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- Page created · October 16, 2026