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Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss 1-2-GROW!

Flowing vivid-green Taxiphyllum Bogor Moss in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

Tropica

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Quick Facts

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Common name:Java moss

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 10 cm

Pot size: 5 cm

Origin: Cultivated

Description

Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss is a fine-leaved, naturally spreading aquarium moss producing branching stems of small, triangular to lance-shaped leaves in vivid green that form dense, flowing mats on wood and rock. Collected from Bogor in Indonesia, it has a slightly different growth character and leaf arrangement from standard Java Moss, typically growing with a more open, flowing structure that is attractive and natural-looking on hardscape.

It is an easy and undemanding moss tolerating low light without CO2 injection and adapting to a broad range of water conditions. Grows without the need for precision care and is extremely forgiving of variable conditions. Provides outstanding surface area for biofilm, making it one of the most valued mosses in shrimp aquariums where grazing surfaces are particularly important.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel and attach portions to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Suits aquariums from 15 litres upward — an easy, flowing hardscape moss that is fully shrimp safe and excellent for shrimp and breeding aquariums.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri 1-2-GROW! - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Taxiphyllum barbieri Bogor Moss 1-2-GROW!

Healthy aquarium moss that arrives in excellent condition. Customers said the moss is "very green and healthy" with enough quantity to cover multiple areas. It grows well when attached to rocks or mesh, though requires regular maintenance to prevent overgrowth. The gel medium can be slightly fiddly to remove. Ideal hiding place for shrimp.

  • Brilliant as always, great for my shrimplets excellent hiding place for them!
  • Good quality that split into multiple sections. Two weeks later it is growing very well.
  • Lovely moss, really healthy, looks lovely in the tank.
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  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
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Dinahjkelly (St Helens, GB)
Lovely moss.

Lovely moss, really healthy, looks lovely in the tank.

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Richard L.L. (Oxford, GB)
Good product

Good product and fast delivery.

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Thomas M.

Plants arrived really fast and healthy, the glue works and just remember that it turns white in your tank , the plants eventually will cover any showing thanks

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Hadyn R.
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Brilliant as always, break it up dot it around the tank and watch it grow does require regular maintenance otherwise it gets unruly, great for my shrimplets excellent hiding place for them!

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Mr T.B.
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Good quality that split into multiple sections. Stuck to rocks and two weeks later it is growing very well.

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Alison C.
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This arrived very green and healthy. There was enough to cover a 12 cm x 12cm square of mesh very thinly. Only been in the tank about a week but no sign of browning and still looks healthy. I am pleased with my purchase so far.

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Peter M.
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very happy with these 1-2 grow plants.
These mosses have settled in and darkened up in just a few days- should do well given time.

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Julie A.
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Fantastic healthy moss looks great.

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Karen B.
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Always as advertised

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Ian M.
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Good quality, arrived prompt next day, well packaged.

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Martin H.
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A little fiddly to get all the gel off the plant, but once done you're left with a nice quantity of very clean, perfectly formed plant mass. highly recommended.

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Diego Q.
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We love the way,our new moss looks like. Top quality plants highly recommended.

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Taxiphyllum Bogor Moss easy to keep?

Yes. Like all Java Moss varieties it tolerates low light without CO2 and adapts to a wide range of water conditions. One of the most forgiving aquarium mosses.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows without CO2 in low to medium light and is suitable for low-tech aquariums and shrimp tanks.

How do I attach it to hardscape?

Rinse the gel from the cup and attach small portions to wood or rock using fine thread or aquarium-safe glue. The moss will anchor itself over several weeks and the thread can then be removed.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue — outstanding for shrimp aquariums where the biofilm on the moss provides excellent grazing.

How does it differ from standard Java Moss?

Bogor Moss typically has a slightly more open, flowing structure than standard Java Moss, giving it a somewhat different appearance on hardscape. Both are equally easy to maintain.