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Tropica Riccardia chamedryfolia 1-2-GROW

Fine coral-like Riccardia chamedryfolia Mini Pellia in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

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Common name:Mini or Coral Pellia

Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

Growth rate: Slow

Grows up to: 1 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Riccardia chamedryfolia, commonly known as Mini Pellia or Coral Moss, is a delicate and highly regarded aquatic liverwort from Asia producing very finely branching, feathery thalli in vivid deep green that form an intricate and refined texture on wood and rock. Its fine-textured, coral-like branching pattern and deep, almost jewel-like green colouration make it one of the most prized mosses for detailed planted aquascaping.

It is an easy plant tolerating low light without CO2 injection and adapting to a broad range of water conditions, though it grows more vigorously under medium light and benefits from CO2. It is best attached to hardscape rather than used floating, where it develops into a dense, richly coloured mat that clings tightly to the surface over time and creates a remarkably natural appearance.

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 small portions to wood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Suits aquariums from 15 litres upward — a premium aquascaping moss that is fully shrimp safe and excellent as a grazing surface for shrimp.

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 Riccardia chamedryfolia 1-2-GROW Tropica
Tropica Riccardia chamedryfolia 1-2-GROW Tropica
Tropica Riccardia chamedryfolia 1-2-GROW Tropica
Tropica Riccardia chamedryfolia 1-2-GROW Tropica

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.

What is Riccardia chamedryfolia known as?

It is commonly called Mini Pellia or Coral Moss due to its finely branching, coral-like thalli. It is one of the most prized aquascaping mosses for its texture and deep green colour.

Does it need CO2?

No. It tolerates low light without CO2 and is suitable for low-tech aquariums. CO2 and medium light improve growth rate and the vibrancy of the deep green colour.

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. It will attach itself to the surface over time 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 — excellent for shrimp aquariums where it provides grazing surface.

What does it look good with?

It looks outstanding on dark driftwood and contrasts beautifully with other mosses, Anubias, and Bucephalandra on the same hardscape pieces.