Mini Christmas Moss (Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini') – Large PlantPod

Mini Christmas Moss (Vesicularia montagnei 'Mini') is a compact variety of the popular Christmas Moss, prized for its smaller, tighter growth and distinctive layered branching that resembles miniature Christmas trees. Its dense, vibrant green foliage makes it an excellent choice for creating detailed aquascapes, nano aquariums and shrimp tanks.

The Large PlantPod contains a generous portion of healthy moss, making it ideal for larger aquascapes, covering driftwood and rocks, or creating lush moss walls and carpets. Mini Christmas Moss naturally attaches to hardscape, forming dense cushions and cascading layers over time while providing excellent shelter for shrimp, fry and other small aquatic life. It thrives under low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂, although supplementation will encourage faster, fuller growth.

✅ Large Portion – Ideal for larger aquascapes or covering multiple pieces of hardscape.

✅ Compact Growth Form – Smaller, tighter branching creates a refined, natural appearance.

✅ Perfect for Shrimp & Fry – Provides excellent shelter, grazing surfaces and breeding habitat.

✅ Easy to Grow – Thrives in low to medium lighting with no CO₂ required.

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to Medium

• CO₂: Not required (recommended for faster growth)

• Temperature: 20–28°C

• pH: 5.5–7.5

• Growth Rate: Slow

PlantPod™ System

Your Mini Christmas Moss is supplied in the innovative PlantPod™ system, designed to keep aquarium plants healthy and protected during storage and transport. The sealed transparent container contains a specialised aquatic solution that maintains plant health, allowing plants to be shipped safely without the need for water-filled bags or specialised freight.

Instructions

• Remove the ring pull to open the PlantPod™.

• Carefully remove the moss from the container.

• Place directly into your aquarium—there is no need to rinse before use.

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

• Discard the PlantPod™ solution after opening.

💡 Tip: The larger portion is perfect for creating mature-looking moss trees, carpets and intricate aquascapes with enough material to cover multiple hardscape features.

Please Note: As this is a live plant, each portion will vary slightly in size, shape and density. With proper care, Mini Christmas Moss will gradually spread to form a lush, compact feature throughout your aquarium.