- Moss
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Flame moss
Taxiphyllum 'Flame'
Easy moss for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground, can form a carpet, and grows attached to rock or wood. Growth is slow, and it is rated easy to keep.
Cross-referenced · 3 sources · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Moss Foreground, Carpet, On rock or wood
- Light
- Low, Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Slow
- Height
- Not recorded
- Water
- 64–77 °F (18–25 °C) pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Division
- Botanical name
- Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame'
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily- Buce PlantPortion
One Golfball
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$8.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquarium Co-OpTissue culture cup
Pack size not listed
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$11.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Aquatic ArtsTissue culture cup
1 Tissue Culture
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$13.99Checked Nov 14, 2026 - Buce PlantOn rock or wood
1 Pack
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$14.99Checked Nov 14, 2026
Prices checked Nov 14, 2026.
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Questions
Does Flame moss need strong light?
Flame moss grows in low or medium light.
Does Flame moss need CO₂?
No. Flame moss grows without added CO₂.
Where does Flame moss go in the tank?
Flame moss is used in the foreground, carpet, and on rock or wood.
