In the following section we will explain all aspects of java moss care, starting with the ideal growing conditions and how to properly maintain this plant in a tank environment Ideal Conditions Christmas tree moss is more demanding than regular java moss, though quite similar in appearance. Java moss was one thought to be the species Vesicularia dubyana, which is actually a very similar Brazilian moss called Christmas tree moss. The main source of nutrients is through direct uptake from the leaves. While they do aid in the uptake of nutrients and water, it is debated to what degree. Rhizoids aren’t fussy and will happily attach to anything they find themselves on. The primary function of rhizoids is to anchor the plant to the substratum. Rhizoids are found in fungi, algae, and Bryophytes, an informal grouping of the liverworts, hornworts, and mosses, which are all non-vascular plants. While roots are multicellular, rhizoids are most often unicellular. Rhizoids are essentially evolutionary precursors to roots, and are most morphologically similar to root hairs. Instead it has rhizoids which attach it to the substrate and anchor it to the surroundings. When grown out of water the leaves are larger and more dark green than if it were grown under water.Īs with all mosses, Taxiphyllum barbieri doesn’t possess true roots. It is a great plant for both aquariums and terrariums, as it can grow happily both above and below the water line. In general though java moss is quite a dense and contained plant.
In low light the plant will grow taller to try and capture light. The length of the stems and leaves will depend on the lighting conditions. It has small stems which branch at irregular intervals and possesses small leaves of around 2 mm in length. Java moss is a member of the Hypnaceae family, and has the scientific name Taxiphyllum barbieri.
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