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Spiky moss

Family: Hypnaceae
Genus: Taxiphyllum

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Low to High

Usage

Epiphyte
Nano Tank

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

12-34°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Description

The unidentified Taxiphyllum species known as "spiky moss" in Singapore is considered to be the same as "peacock moss".

Taxiphyllum sp. "Spiky Moss"
Taxiphyllum sp. "Spiky Moss"

Growth Rate

Medium

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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