Fissidence Crispulus Moss on Mesh - A37SP (Zipper Moss)

Fissidence crispulus Mesh is also known as F. zippelianus, became popular as an aquarium moss around 2004.

It originated in the Asian tropics and Africa, where it thrives in spring sources and various wet areas.

Loh Kwek Leong (Singapore) proposed the vernacular name "zipper moss" because its shoot patterns resemble a zipper and in agreement with the scientific name F. zippelianus (named after the plant collector Zippelius).

F. crispulus is a delicate Fissidens moss with relatively small leaves (around 2 mm long) on relatively long stems (up to 3.5 cm).

Care tips

• Clean water supply and a cool shaded area are always essential.
• Abundant sunlight, unhygienic conditions, and poorly-cleaned water can encourage algae growth