Taxiphyllum ‘Flame’

🌿 Taxiphyllum 'Flame' (Flame Moss)
The Unique Moss with Upright Flame-Like Growth

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✨ Why Aquascapers Love It

✔ Distinctive upward twisting growth

✔ Creates a beautiful flame-like appearance

✔ Perfect for driftwood and rock scapes

✔ Excellent shelter for shrimp and fry

✔ Easy to grow and maintain

✔ Adds texture and depth to any aquascape

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🌱 Plant Description

Taxiphyllum 'Flame', commonly known as Flame Moss, is one of the most distinctive aquarium mosses available. Unlike most mosses that spread horizontally, Flame Moss grows vertically with twisting fronds that resemble green flames rising through the water.

Its unique growth pattern creates an eye-catching effect when attached to driftwood, rocks, or decorative hardscape materials. Over time, it develops dense, lush clusters that add texture, movement, and a mature natural look to the aquarium.

Its hardy nature and unusual appearance have made it a favorite among shrimp keepers and aquascapers alike.

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📍 Placement

• Foreground Accents

• Midground

• Driftwood Attachments

• Rock Attachments

• Shrimp Tanks

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⚙️ Care Guide

💡 Lighting: Low to Medium

🌿 CO₂: Optional

🌡 Temperature: 18–28°C

💧 Water Flow: Moderate

🌱 Nutrients: Benefits from liquid fertilization

📈 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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💡 Planting Tips

• Attach to driftwood, rocks, or mesh using thread or aquarium-safe glue.

• Avoid burying the moss in the substrate.

• Trim occasionally to maintain its flame-like shape.

• Good water circulation helps keep growth healthy and clean.

• Ideal for creating natural moss trees and aquascape accents.

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🎯 Best For

✓ Shrimp Aquariums

✓ Nature Aquascapes

✓ Driftwood Layouts

✓ Low-Tech Tanks

✓ Nano Aquariums

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🌿 Add Living Flames to Your Aquascape

With its unique upright growth and rich green coloration, Flame Moss creates a dramatic and natural focal point unlike any other aquarium moss.

Whether used on driftwood, rocks, or moss trees, Taxiphyllum 'Flame' brings texture, character, and timeless beauty to any planted aquarium.