- Low-Maintenance Aquarium Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light, Low Light)
- Aquatic Watering Needs
- Mature Height 4 inches
- Pet Safe
Looking for a showy addition to your fish tank? Java Moss is a low-maintenance aquatic plant that will provide shelter for your fish while also keeping your tank healthy by oxygenating the water. This plant is versatile, growing well in low-light conditions. Easy for beginners—planting is as simple as throwing it in your tank. It will grow on its own from there!
Best Locations For Growing Java Moss
Your Java Moss plant is a great addition to any fish tank. Because it thrives in a variety of light conditions, it will do well in any room.
Java Moss Light Requirements
This is a hardy, easy-to-grow plant that doesn’t need much light to thrive. If you have low lighting in your tank, the plant will simply be darker in color and more spread out. Higher lighting will produce a more compact, denser plant.
Java Moss Care
Java Moss is easy to care for. Simply throw it in your aquatic tank and it will grow. You can also choose where it will grow by burying the roots in gravel or tying it to something in the tank. One of the most common issues with Java Moss is algal growth. A good way to treat this problem is to dowse the plant with a weak solution of hydrogen peroxide. But be careful, as hydrogen peroxide can kill fish and invertebrates if not used cautiously. Natural ways to avoid algal growth are avoiding light that is too powerful, and making sure to balance light, nutrients and carbon dioxide in your aquarium.
Watering Java Moss
Because Java Moss is an aquatic plant, there is no need to water it. Just make sure the water temperature is kept between 69-75 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant can thrive in temperatures of up to 86 degrees, but its growth will be slower in warmer water.
Feeding Java Moss
Java Moss does not need fertilizer to grow well, but it can grow faster with a little feeding. The best fertilizers to use are liquid additives that go into the water column.
Java Moss Information
| Light Exposure: Low Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: wide range of water parameters |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: High |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 4 inches |
| Mature Spread: 4 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Bright Green |
| Temperature: 59° - 82°F (15° - 28°C) |
| Humidity: High (80%+) |
| Common Name: Java Moss |
| Other Name(s): Java Moss |
| Scientific Name: Taxiphyllum barbieri |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Aqua_Java.Moss-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations