Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping Moss'

Create a stunning cascading effect in your aquascape with Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping', commonly known as Weeping Moss. This beautiful freshwater moss is prized for its distinctive drooping growth habit, forming elegant, teardrop-shaped fronds that naturally hang down from driftwood, rocks, and aquarium décor.

Supplied in a sterile in vitro tissue culture cup, this plant is free from algae, snails, pests, and harmful chemicals, making it ideal for shrimp tanks, planted aquariums, and sensitive fish species.

Why Choose Weeping Moss?

• 🌿 Genuine Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping' tissue culture plant
• 🌿 100% pest, snail and algae free
• 🌿 Bright green, naturally cascading growth
• 🌿 Perfect for attaching to driftwood, rocks, bonsai trees and aquarium decorations
• 🌿 Excellent for creating depth and natural-looking aquascapes
• 🌿 Provides shelter for shrimp, fry and beneficial microorganisms
• 🌿 Fast-growing and easy to maintain

Plant Care

Weeping Moss is an undemanding species suitable for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. It thrives under low to medium lighting and benefits from regular fertilisation and CO₂ supplementation, although these are not essential for healthy growth.

Its unique hanging habit makes it one of the best mosses for creating waterfalls of greenery over wood and hardscape. Regular trimming with sharp scissors encourages dense, healthy growth and helps maintain its attractive cascading appearance.

Plant Information

• Scientific Name: Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping'
• Common Name: Weeping Moss
• Origin: Believed to originate from China
• Plant Type: Moss
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Difficulty: Easy
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Optional but beneficial
• Placement: Attached to wood, rocks and decorations
• Propagation: Divide and reattach trimmed portions

How to Plant In Vitro Plants

1. Remove the plant from the cup.
2. Gently rinse away all nutrient gel under cool running water.
3. Divide the moss into several small portions.
4. Attach to driftwood, rocks or decorations using aquarium-safe glue, cotton thread or fishing line.
5. Over time, the moss will naturally attach itself and form a dense, cascading mat.

Why Buy In Vitro Plants?

• Guaranteed free from algae, snails and parasites
• Safe for shrimp and delicate aquarium livestock
• Laboratory-grown under sterile conditions
• Healthy plants with excellent growth potential

Please note that plants may vary slightly in size and appearance depending on the stage of growth. Once established in your aquarium, they will develop their natural form and vibrant colour.

Perfect for nature aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, aquascaping layouts, and creating beautiful hanging moss features.