Riccia fluitans | Versatile floating and perennial moss in vitro

Riccia fluitans is a very versatile liverwort that can be used both freely floating on the water's surface and attached to hardscape . It forms light green, finely branched mats and provides a fresh, vibrant look in the aquarium. Riccia fluitans is particularly popular in nature and Iwagumi aquascapes .

When tied to stones or grids, it forms a dense, compact carpet of moss, while when floating it provides natural shade and a valuable retreat for young fish 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: InVitro (sterile laboratory culture)
🔸 Light requirements: medium – high
🔸 Temperature: 18–28 °C
🔸 Growth: fast
🔸 Use: Floating plant / Epiphyte / Hardscape
🔸 pH value: 5.5–7.5
🔸 Water hardness: soft – medium-hard
🔸 CO₂ requirement: not necessary (beneficial)
🔸 Reproduction: Division of the cushions

💡 Tip:

Mounted Riccia should be trimmed regularly, otherwise it will float to the surface. 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 swimming zones.