Plant Profile Common Names: Peacock Moss, Taxiphyllum sp. 'Peacock' Peacock Moss is a spectacular way to show off some serious natural style, giving your aquascape a velvety look. While it shares some similarities with Christmas Moss, this delicate species sets itself apart with softer, less puffy fronds that boast a gorgeous velvet-like texture. Its bright green, dense, triangular-shaped fronds grow in flat, horizontal tufts that mimic the elegant spread of a peacock’s tail. Once settled, this moss turns into a lush, dense bush that provides a haven where shy fish and shrimp can confidently hang out. Key Features & Benefits Features a unique, fan-shaped horizontal growth pattern that drapes beautifully over your substrate to soften harsh transitions in your layout. The dense, velvety canopy creates a highly secure, shaded sanctuary that encourages shy dwarf shrimp and vulnerable fish fry to safely forage and explore. Care & Planting Instructions Place the moss directly onto your substrate or nestle it firmly into your hardscape layout where it can receive clean water circulation. Keep your aquarium parameters stable and avoid making rapid, drastic water changes to protect the delicate, velvet-like fronds from sudden melting. Trim the moss columns occasionally with sharp aquascaping shears to maintain its compact, flat appearance and promote healthy new growth. Provide clean weekly water changes and a steady supply of carbon dioxide injection if you want to accelerate its growth rate and unlock its thickest potential. Propagate your lush green carpet down the road by simply cutting or ripping off small sections of new growth and securing them to other hardscape surfaces. Quick Facts Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth! Family Name: Hypnaceae Origin: Southeast Asia (Cultivated Combo) Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Lighting Needs: Low to Medium Temperature Range: 72 to 82° Fahrenheit pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5 Care: Easy Co2: Not necessary Propagation: Cut, rip, or separate moss clumps
