Vesicularia montagnei

Synonyms, alternative common names and variants

 * Christmas (Xmas) moss

Description

 * When grown attached to an object it forms triangular fronds in the shape of Christmas or Fir trees. Very similar to Java moss, though not as hardy.

Environment Specifics

 * Prefers lower temperatures under

Special notes

 * Java moss is often mis-sold as this plant. But Java moss leaves are far less closely packed together and regular than this species.