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Our NEHERP live vivarium moss was the first thing we sold online back in 2009, and was part of what helped put our small family business on the map. To this day, our all-natural vivarium moss varieties remain some of the best selling products we offer. Each variety is absolutely perfect for use in brightly lit, humid live Vivariums & bioactive terrariums. Whether you are looking for a terrestrial species or something that can grow on decor or a background, we've got what you'll need to get it done. If you are new to the process, detailed care sheets containing advice on how to successfully grow our NEHERP Moss are listed at the bottom of each item.
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NEHERP Live Terrarium Moss
Thuidium delicatulum
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This moss is by far one of our best sellers, and is one of the products which helped establish our company. Our live moss is 100% all natural, never dried, and pesticide & dye free. It'll grow upward and outward in well lit vivariums with high humidity. Our moss is is sold pre-processed in resealable bags, and is safe for immediate use in vivariums. Can be mounted epiphytically or terrestrially, depending on the goals for your application. This species is perfectly suited to vivarium conditions. Since 2009, we're the only terrarium plant supplier that pre-processes moss for you! Our moss thrives on either NEHERP or ABG substrate, and can tolerate a wide variety of lighting conditions ranging from partial shade to full sun. Please note that the moss pictured above had about 2-3 months to acclimate, and will require time to grow & become that lush. Please check out our moss caresheet for advice on how to grow it successfully.
Terrestrial (Easy) or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
A live moss mix slurry made from NEHERP’s custom blend of different species
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Our live moss slurry is a concentrated blend of different moss & plant species that can be used to initiate growth on different terrarium decor. Our mix will acclimate quickly in most temperate, subtropical, and tropical vivaria when relative humidity averages 75% or higher. It can be successfully planted in crevices in wood/rocks/backgrounds, on tree fern panels, or simply spread lightly over leaf litter or substrate for a slightly grown-in forest floor look as it acclimates. Since our Moss Slurry is prepared using live moss & plants, acclimation will begin to visually occur within just 3-4 weeks in most cases. Once acclimated, the growth will spread to nearby backgrounds, wood decor, and rocks. Depending on the amount of light available to the mix, different species will out-grow others to ensure at least some nice looking growth even in fairly dim areas of an enclosure. (Click for example of low-light growth) For fastest & most aggressive growth, please use our inexpensive LED Vivarium Lighting Kits. Our mix is made fresh every week, and should be used within a day or two of receipt for best results. Click for detailed instructions.
Epiphytic / Backgrounds, Wood + Rock Decor Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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Epiphytic / Backgrounds, Wood + Rock Decor Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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Note: The quercifolia option (shown) has sold out, and only minima is available at this time. Both plants have a similar growth pattern & speed, however the minima has ovate leaves.
We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
A discounted pack of our two best selling moss varieties
NEHERP Terrarium Moss
NEHERP Live Moss Slurry
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This discounted package deal includes our two best selling varieties of moss. The NEHERP Terrarium Moss does best when planted terrestrially, and has been proven to grow exceptionally well on our Substrate Base Kits. NEHERP Moss Slurry is designed to be grown on hardscape decor like Custom Backgrounds, rocks, and wood decor. Both varieties require access to plenty of PAR light and higher levels of humidity to acclimate properly. For detailed growing advice and to see if these moss types are an appropriate choice for your design, please check each either the caresheets for NEHERP Moss & NEHERP Moss Slurry.
We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
This pillow moss is low-growing, slow-growing, and shipped moist in resealable bags. Unlike our other types of Moss, Pillow Moss is sourced dry, and is rehydrated & should be kept under high-PAR grow lights in order to encourage swift reanimation. This species is one of our slowest growers, and it's size is easily manageable in any enclosure. Despite it's difficulty level and unforgiving nature, Pillow Moss is one of the more commonly used varieties in the hobby. Under adequate lighting & with plenty of humidity, this species seems to perform well on either NEHERP or ABG substrate. (Any of our LED Lighting Kits will do!) For best results, don't allow this moss to dry out or remain completely saturated for extended periods of time.
Please note: Pillow moss is far less forgiving than our original NEHERP Moss and NEHERP Moss Slurry. Our live arrival guarantee applies, however we cannot offer any long-term performance support or guarantee on Pillow Moss. While it's a frequently recommended choice and customer favorite, it is not something we recommend to newer enthusiasts or to those with lower-end lighting. Every other type of moss on this page will grow greener, spread a little faster, and be easier to work with.
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This species isn't a true moss, but it's growth pattern makes it an ideal choice for a moss-like ground cover in humid terrariums. Hemianthus callitrichoides has some of the smallest leaves of any plant commonly grown in a terrarium environment, and forms a solid low-growing carpet after a few months of acclimation. Dwarf Baby Tears requires high levels of humidity to thrive in a terrarium, and does best with frequent misting. It's an ideal species for areas surrounding water features, too! Not recommended for use in less humid environments, or in enclosures which don't use automated misting. Dividing this plant into very small portions & allowing it to spread outward will be the fastest way to create a carpeted look.
Terrestrial (Easy), Aquatic (Easy), or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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General Description:
Sold in a 2.5in clear cup. This species has a 3-5cm (1.2-2in) max height, and is considered a medium-speed grower.
NEHERP Staff Description: Description for Terrariums / Vivariums
This species isn't a true moss, but it's growth pattern makes it an ideal choice for a moss-like ground cover in humid terrariums. This species has some of the smallest leaves of any plant commonly grown in a terrarium environment. Since the leaves are so small, this species will form what looks like a green carpet when conditions are right. Dwarf Baby Tears requires high levels of humidity to thrive in a terrarium, and does best with frequent misting. Any of our NEHERP Vivarium Lighting Kits will provide plenty of light. Not recommended for use in less humid environments, or in enclosures which don't use automated misting. Dividing this plant into very small portions & allowing it to spread outward will be the fastest way to create a carpeted look.
Grower Description: Description for Aquariums
Hemianthus callitrichoides is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, and creeps over the bottom with millimetre-sized, round leaves. Hemianthus callitrichoides is an attractive and popular foreground plant for small aquariums. It is not a difficult plant, but it requires good conditions such as enough light, added CO2, water circulation and fertilizer to thrive. If these conditions are hard to create, you may use Micranthemum ‘Monte-Carlo’ as an alternative, as it is less demanding. Small pearls or bubbles of oxygen are often produced on top of the plants, adding a very lively aspect to the carpet. If planted in small clumps a few centimetres apart, it will spread rapidly and cover the bottom like a carpet. Trim the carpet regularly, otherwise the lower parts will not get enough light causing root death. Found on Cuba, west of Havana.
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to arrive soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
General Description:
Sold in a 2.5in clear cup. This species has a ~5cm (1.9in) max height, and is considered a fast grower.
NEHERP Staff Description: Description for Terrariums / Vivariums
This is probably one of the most sought-after "moss-like" species in the vivarium hobby, and is one of Mike's (the owner of NEHERP) favorite plants for ground cover. (The photos above don't do Riccia justice!) It will grow directly on our vivarium substrates, but requires high humidity and/or fairly frequent misting to thrive. We also recommend one of our enclosure-specific recommended LED lighting solutions if you'd like to give this plant a shot. We've also seen Riccia thrive when planted on Cork, Ghostwood, and Custom Backgrounds, so long as everything is humid & misted frequently enough. Recommended only for use with very small inhabitants, since anything much larger than a dart frog will fairly easily knock-off and/or damage this plant. Also grows well aquatically either floating on the surface, or when pinned down beneath the water.
Grower Description: Description for Aquariums
Japanese Takashi Amano has inspired many aquarium owners to keep the 1-5 cm tall cosmopolitic liverwort, Riccia fluitans, submerged. It can be kept down by tying it to a stone with a piece of Floral Mounting Line, but new shoots always grow towards the surface, so it may be necessary to prune it with scissors. Riccia fluitans thrives best with added CO2 and in good growing conditions small oxygen bubbles form on the leaf tips. As a traditional floating plant it offers good protection for young fish
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to arrive soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
This is probably one of the most sought-after "moss-like" species in the vivarium hobby, and is one of Mike's (the owner of NEHERP) favorite plants for ground cover. It will grow directly on our vivarium substrates, but requires high humidity and/or fairly frequent misting to thrive. We've also seen Riccia thrive when planted on Cork, Ghostwood, and Custom Backgrounds, so long as everything is humid & misted frequently enough. Recommended for plant-only terrariums, or vivariums with very small inhabitants, since anything much larger than a dart frog may damage this plant. Also grows well aquatically either floating on the surface, or when pinned down beneath the water. This Riccia is carefully propagated and cell-grown at NEHERP for an absolute top-quality plant.
Terrestrial (Easy), Aquatic (Easy), or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
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Every 3-4 inches of available Moss represents upwards of 6 months worth of growth. This incredibly slow growing moss is beautiful, rewarding, and is likely to be available extremely infrequently. Despite having plenty of growth space dedicated to just this species, we can only make a tiny amount available at any one time, since it grows so slowly. We originally acquired this Moss in 2013, in a shipment of Bromeliads shipped to us from Florida. (Likely originally a South American variety!) In our experience, this moss prefers extremely high humidity (70-99% R/H), medium levels of lighting (around 30-75µMol/M²S at the growth surface), and does not tolerate being especially wet or dry. At NEHERP, we grow it in total isolation on sterilized, peat-rich, mildly acidic potting soil with balanced & mild levels of nutrients. A great choice for plant-only terrariums and amphibian vivariums. Not recommended for beginner keepers, but highly recommended for those looking for a very rewarding-but-challenging type of Moss.
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
Another highly sought after species which we're excited to carry. This moss is an awesome & fairly versatile species. Although frequently marketed as an aquatic species, dart frog enthusiasts keeping enclosures with high humidity levels (over 75% R/H) have had luck with this plant out of water for years. We consider some die-off normal at first, since the plant will need a little time to acclimate to life outside the water. This species is frequently planted epiphytically on Ghostwood, Cork, and other types of wood decor if the enclosure is humid enough, but can also grow directly on vivarium substrate. If you'll be planting it on substrate in hopes of creating a green ground cover, we recommend dividing the portion into smaller areas and planting each an inch or so apart. The practice of planting this species into evenly spaced divisions will result in a full ground cover faster than planting it all in one spot and waiting. Grows great in water features & paludariums.
Aquatic (Easy), Semi-Aquatic, or Terrestrial (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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We don't have any of this plant ready to ship immediately, but we're expecting some to grow out soon. If ordered today, we'll reserve the first (and usually largest) plants from the batch, and you can expect it to ship within 7-12 business days. Please do not purchase this plant if you'd rather not work around this longer processing schedule. Note: If enough people reserve this plant, it may sell out before ever becoming publicly available.
Only a small fraction of the plants we grow are available at any given time. The majority of plants we sell are shipped in our discounted Vivarium Plant Packs, and we often reserve "low availability" plants for those kits. ↑ Back To Top ↑ Back To Plants Menu
NEHERP Terrarium Moss
Thuidium delicatulum
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This moss is by far one of our best sellers, and is one of the products which helped establish our company. Our live moss is 100% all natural, never dried, and pesticide & dye free. It'll grow upward and outward in well lit vivariums with high humidity. Our moss is is sold pre-processed in resealable bags, and is safe for immediate use in vivariums. Can be mounted epiphytically or terrestrially, depending on the goals for your application. This species is perfectly suited to vivarium conditions. Since 2009, we're the only terrarium plant supplier that pre-processes moss for you! Our moss thrives on either NEHERP or ABG substrate, and can tolerate a wide variety of lighting conditions ranging from partial shade to full sun. Please note that the moss pictured above had about 2-3 months to acclimate, and will require time to grow & become that lush. Please check out our moss caresheet for advice on how to grow it successfully.
Terrestrial (Easy) or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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A live moss mix slurry made from NEHERP’s custom blend of different species
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Our live moss slurry is a concentrated blend of different moss & plant species that can be used to initiate growth on different terrarium decor. Our mix will acclimate quickly in most temperate, subtropical, and tropical vivaria when relative humidity averages 75% or higher. It can be successfully planted in crevices in wood/rocks/backgrounds, on tree fern panels, or simply spread lightly over leaf litter or substrate for a slightly grown-in forest floor look as it acclimates. Since our Moss Slurry is prepared using live moss & plants, acclimation will begin to visually occur within just 3-4 weeks in most cases. Once acclimated, the growth will spread to nearby backgrounds, wood decor, and rocks. Depending on the amount of light available to the mix, different species will out-grow others to ensure at least some nice looking growth even in fairly dim areas of an enclosure. (Click for example of low-light growth) For fastest & most aggressive growth, please use our inexpensive LED Vivarium Lighting Kits. Our mix is made fresh every week, and should be used within a day or two of receipt for best results. Click for detailed instructions.
Epiphytic / Backgrounds, Wood + Rock Decor Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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Epiphytic / Backgrounds, Wood + Rock Decor Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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A discounted pack of our two best selling moss varieties
NEHERP Terrarium Moss
NEHERP Live Moss Slurry
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This discounted package deal includes our two best selling varieties of moss. The NEHERP Terrarium Moss does best when planted terrestrially, and has been proven to grow exceptionally well on our Substrate Base Kits. NEHERP Moss Slurry is designed to be grown on hardscape decor like Custom Backgrounds, rocks, and wood decor. Both varieties require access to plenty of PAR light and higher levels of humidity to acclimate properly. For detailed growing advice and to see if these moss types are an appropriate choice for your design, please check each type's detailed care sheet. (links below)
This pillow moss is low-growing, slow-growing, and shipped moist in resealable bags. Unlike our other types of Moss, Pillow Moss is sourced dry, and is rehydrated & should be kept under high-PAR grow lights in order to encourage swift reanimation. This species is one of our slowest growers, and it's size is easily manageable in any enclosure. Despite it's difficulty level and unforgiving nature, Pillow Moss is one of the more commonly used varieties in the hobby. Under adequate lighting & with plenty of humidity, this species seems to perform well on either NEHERP or ABG substrate. (Any of our LED Lighting Kits will do!) For best results, don't allow this moss to dry out or remain completely saturated for extended periods of time.
Please note: Pillow moss is far less forgiving than our original NEHERP Moss and NEHERP Moss Slurry. Our live arrival guarantee applies, however we cannot offer any long-term performance support or guarantee on Pillow Moss. While it's a frequently recommended choice on social media, it is not something we recommend to newer enthusiasts or to those with lower-end lighting. Every other type of moss on this page will grow greener, spread a little faster, and be easier to work with.
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This species isn't a true moss, but it's growth pattern makes it an ideal choice for a moss-like ground cover in humid terrariums. Hemianthus callitrichoides has some of the smallest leaves of any plant commonly grown in a terrarium environment, and forms a solid low-growing carpet after a few months of acclimation. Dwarf Baby Tears requires high levels of humidity to thrive in a terrarium, and does best with frequent misting. It's an ideal species for areas surrounding water features, too! Not recommended for use in less humid environments, or in enclosures which don't use automated misting. Dividing this plant into very small portions & allowing it to spread outward will be the fastest way to create a carpeted look.
Terrestrial (Easy), Aquatic (Easy), or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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This is probably one of the most sought-after "moss-like" species in the vivarium hobby, and is one of Mike's (the owner of NEHERP) favorite plants for ground cover. It will grow directly on our vivarium substrates, but requires high humidity and/or fairly frequent misting to thrive. We've also seen Riccia thrive when planted on Cork, Ghostwood, and Custom Backgrounds, so long as everything is humid & misted frequently enough. Recommended for plant-only terrariums, or vivariums with very small inhabitants, since anything much larger than a dart frog may damage this plant. Also grows well aquatically either floating on the surface, or when pinned down beneath the water. This Riccia is carefully propagated and cell-grown at NEHERP for an absolute top-quality plant.
Terrestrial (Easy), Aquatic (Easy), or Epiphytic (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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Every 3-4 inches of available Moss represents upwards of 6 months worth of growth. This incredibly slow growing moss is beautiful, rewarding, and is likely to be available extremely infrequently. Despite having plenty of growth space dedicated to just this species, we can only make a tiny amount available at any one time, since it grows so slowly. We originally acquired this Moss in 2013, in a shipment of Bromeliads shipped to us from Florida. (Likely originally a South American variety!) In our experience, this moss prefers extremely high humidity (70-99% R/H), medium levels of lighting (around 30-75µMol/M²S at the growth surface), and does not tolerate being especially wet or dry. At NEHERP, we grow it in total isolation on sterilized, peat-rich, mildly acidic potting soil with balanced & mild levels of nutrients. A great choice for plant-only terrariums and amphibian vivariums. Not recommended for beginner keepers, but highly recommended for those looking for a very rewarding-but-challenging type of Moss.
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Another highly sought after species which we're excited to carry. This moss is an awesome & fairly versatile species. Although frequently marketed as an aquatic species, dart frog enthusiasts keeping enclosures with high humidity levels (over 75% R/H) have had luck with this plant out of water for years. We consider some die-off normal at first, since the plant will need a little time to acclimate to life outside the water. This species is frequently planted epiphytically on Ghostwood, Cork, and other types of wood decor if the enclosure is humid enough, but can also grow directly on vivarium substrate. If you'll be planting it on substrate in hopes of creating a green ground cover, we recommend dividing the portion into smaller areas and planting each an inch or so apart. The practice of planting this species into evenly spaced divisions will result in a full ground cover faster than planting it all in one spot and waiting. Grows great in water features & paludariums.
Aquatic (Easy), Semi-Aquatic, or Terrestrial (More difficult) Versatile, so long as it's kept moist!
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High quality AAA-Grade New Zealand Sphagnum Moss has a ton of different uses!
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