Moh Cameroon

Moss Cameroon, scientific name Plagiochila integerrima. It occurs naturally in tropical and equatorial Africa and the island of Madagascar. It grows in damp places along the banks of rivers, swamps, lakes and other bodies of water, covering the surfaces of stones, rocks and snags.

It was first used in aquariums around 2007. His appearance was largely accidental. Among the supplies of aquatic plants sent from Guinea to Germany, in the roots of Anubias graceful, Aquasabi nursery staff found accumulations of an unknown species of moss. Subsequent studies have shown that it is quite suitable for growing in paludariums and aquariums.

In favorable conditions, it develops short, weakly branching creeping shoots about 10 cm long, on which rounded dark green leaves are located. Its structure resembles Pearl Moss, which grows in Asia. In contrast, Cameroon moss looks darker, more rigid, fragile to the touch. In addition, if you look at the leaves under magnification, you can see the jagged edges.

It does not grow on the ground, in aquariums it should be fixed on some surface, for example, stone, driftwood, special synthetic mesh and other materials. The best appearance is achieved in soft water with an average level of light and additional introduction of carbon dioxide. Lack of nutrients leads to loss of color and thinning of the shoots.