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Stoffels Vesicularia Montagnei 'Christmas Moss'

£699 £799
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Stoffels Vesicularia montagnei ‘Christmas Moss’ is a slow-growing aquarium moss with vibrant green, triangular fronds resembling miniature fir tree branches. Supplied as an in-vitro culture, it attaches to wood and rock to create textured aquascapes while providing cover for small fish and shrimp.

Key Features

  • Distinctive fir tree-shaped fronds add fine texture and green colour.

  • Attaches to wood and rock for natural-looking aquascapes.

  • Compact, slow growth suits nano aquariums and detailed layouts.

  • Provides shelter and potential spawning sites for small fish.

  • Grows under low to medium lighting, including shaded positions.

  • In-vitro culture is grown in sterile conditions without snails, algae or other pests.

Product Description

Create soft, layered greenery with Stoffels Christmas Moss. Its overlapping, triangular fronds give this aquatic moss its festive name and distinctive appearance. Attach small portions to driftwood, rocks or other suitable hardscape to develop an established, planted look.

Vesicularia montagnei is an accessible choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. Its slow growth makes maintenance manageable, while occasional trimming helps retain a compact shape. Typically forming low growth around 1–3cm tall, it can reach approximately 5cm.

Christmas Moss is particularly useful in shrimp aquariums and breeding setups, where its branching growth provides sheltered spaces. It tolerates shade beneath other plants and benefits from suitable liquid fertiliser and optional CO₂ supplementation.

Specifications

  • Brand: Stoffels

  • Product: Christmas Moss

  • Scientific name: Vesicularia montagnei

  • Family: Hypnaceae

  • Product code: PV001

  • Supply format: In-vitro tissue culture

  • Plant type: Aquatic moss

  • Colour: Green

  • Typical height: 1–3cm

  • Maximum height: Approximately 5cm

  • Growth rate: Slow

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Position: Attached to aquarium hardscape

  • Lighting: Low to medium

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 6.0–8.0

  • Carbonate hardness: 2–15 dKH

  • CO₂: Beneficial but not essential

  • Propagation: Division

  • Barcode: 8886345118776

Care & Planting Tips

Remove the moss from its culture container and gently rinse away the growing medium. Divide into small portions and secure to wood or rock using aquarium-safe thread or suitable aquarium plant glue. Do not bury the moss in the substrate.

Maintain good water quality, gently remove trapped debris and trim occasionally once established. Use a suitable complete liquid aquarium fertiliser according to its instructions.

Add Natural Texture to Your Aquascape

Choose Stoffels Christmas Moss for distinctive green growth and sheltered spaces within your aquarium.

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- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
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Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

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Additional delivery charges may apply for:
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- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
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What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.