Riccia fluitans | Versatile Floating & Attached Moss InVitro

Riccia fluitans is a very versatile liverwort that can be used free-floating on the water surface as well as attached to hardscape. It forms light green, finely branched cushions and provides a fresh, vibrant look in the aquarium. Riccia fluitans is particularly popular in nature and Iwagumi aquascapes.

When attached to stones or grids, it creates a dense, compact moss carpet, while free-floating it provides natural shading and a valuable retreat for fry and shrimp.
This variant is supplied in vitro in a sterile cup and is therefore 100% free of snails, algae, and pesticides – ideal for shrimp, nano, and aquascaping tanks.

🌿 Moss Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Riccia fluitans
🔸 Moss Type: Liverwort
🔸 Family: Ricciaceae
🔸 Origin: Worldwide
🔸 Delivery Form: In Vitro (sterile laboratory culture)
🔸 Light Requirement: Medium – High
🔸 Temperature: 18–28 °C
🔸 Growth: Fast
🔸 Usage: Floating plant / Epiphyte / Hardscape
🔸 pH Value: 5.5–7.5
🔸 Water Hardness: Soft – Medium-Hard
🔸 CO₂ Requirement: Not necessary (beneficial)
🔸 Propagation: Division of cushions

💡 Tip:

Attached Riccia should be pruned regularly, otherwise it will float up. Good lighting ensures dense, fresh green growth.

👉 Conclusion:

Riccia fluitans InVitro is an extremely versatile, fast-growing liverwort – snail-free, decorative, and ideal for creative aquascapes and natural floating zones.