- Moss
- Easy
- Low–medium light
- CO₂: not needed
Spiky moss
Taxiphyllum 'Spiky'
Easy moss for low and medium light. It grows without added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and background, 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, Background, 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 6–8
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Division
- Botanical name
- Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky'
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 dailyPrices checked Nov 14, 2026.
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Questions
Does Spiky moss need strong light?
Spiky moss grows in low or medium light.
Does Spiky moss need CO₂?
No. Spiky moss grows without added CO₂.
Where does Spiky moss go in the tank?
Spiky moss is used in the foreground, background, carpet, and on rock or wood.
