Weeping moss

Vesicularia ferriei

Moss with long, drooping strands that hang from wood like willow branches.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightMedium

CO₂Not needed

GrowthMedium

HeightUp to 5 cm

Temperature15–30 °C

WhereTied to wood or rock

Feeds throughLeaves, from the water

FamilyHypnaceae

Native toChina and southern Japan

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

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Scientific nameGBIF Backbone: Vesicularia ferriei · Flowgrow plant database: Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping Moss'
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Plant typeGBIF Backbone: Vesicularia ferriei
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