Hardy and low-maintenance: Thrives with minimal care, ideal for busy aquarists
Adaptable to low light: Grows well in dim aquarium conditions for versatile placement
Easy propagation: Clings to surfaces and spreads both vertically and horizontally for dense coverage
No CO2 required: Can be grown without additional carbon dioxide, simplifying aquarium setup
Natural spread: Quickly covers rocks and surfaces, creating a lush, natural look
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Vesicularia dubyana, commonly known as Java moss, is an especially hardy and low-maintenance aquarium plant, making it a popular choice amongst aquarists. It is native to southeast Asia, where it grows on rocks, along riverbeds, and on tree trunks in warm and humid climates. Not only tolerant of a broad range of temperatures, Java moss is
Botanical Name
Vesicularia dubyana
Maximum Size
4 inches
Lighting Requirements
Low to moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Propagation
Cuttings
Fertilizer Preference
Liquid
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Fresh, green and packaged well. Love it. Will be a returning customer
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Saima · September 10, 2025
Was a little brown but otherwise good condition. I also seem to be a moss killer…..I don’t know how or why. I follow all the advice and how to’s yet here I am mossless.
Kayla · July 28, 2024
I added these to my shrimp tank. They love the cover it provides for their baby shrimps.