Mini Pellia / Mini Coral Moss

Riccardia Chamedryfolia – Rare Mini Moss with Coral-Like Texture

Riccardia chamedryfolia, commonly known as Mini Pellia, Mini Coral Moss, or Mini Liverwort, is a rare and visually stunning addition to any aquascape. Its intricate, branching fronds resemble tiny underwater coral, forming dense, cushion-like growths that bring texture and richness to foregrounds, hardscapes, or vertical moss walls.

Loved by aquascaping professionals and hobbyists alike, this miniature liverwort adds a refined elegance to nano tanks, shrimp aquariums, and planted layouts. Its slow, compact growth and rich green hue make it a standout feature in both high-tech and carefully managed low-tech setups.

🌿 Key Features of Riccardia Chamedryfolia

• Scientific Name: Riccardia chamedryfolia

• Common Names: Mini Pellia, Mini Coral Moss, Mini Liverwort

• Appearance: Dark green, branching fronds resembling fine coral structures

• Growth Habit: Compact, moss-like cushions with slow, controlled growth

• Versatile Use: Ideal for attaching to rocks, driftwood, mesh, or hardscape elements

✅ Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Moderate to high recommended for best coloration and growth

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for healthy development and dense form

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required but benefits from water column fertilizers

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.4

  • Temperature: 64–75°F (18–24°C)

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits

• Distinct Visual Texture: Delivers a unique coral-like appearance that contrasts beautifully with finer mosses and broad-leaf plants

• Microhabitat Creation: Offers safe refuge and grazing surfaces for shrimp, fry, and microfauna

• High Design Versatility: Can be used in fine detail work or as a statement mat in nano aquariums

• Stable & Controlled Growth: Low maintenance and doesn’t require frequent trimming

🌱 Why Choose Riccardia Chamedryfolia?

If you’re looking to elevate your aquascape with a rare and elegant texture, Mini Pellia is the perfect plant. Its coral-like structure, dark green tone, and sculptural form make it a designer’s favorite for modern and nature-style aquariums. With a little patience and care, it forms a lasting, natural feature that transforms your layout into a serene underwater haven.

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Loose Portion: approximately 2" x 2" in size

• Perfect for Attachment: Can be tied or glued to stones, driftwood, or used on mesh for walls or carpets

🔒 Disclaimer

Images shown are sample representations. Actual plants may vary in size, density, or appearance. We do not guarantee delivery in submerged or emersed form unless noted. Plants may carry natural variation and are not guaranteed to be pest- or pesticide-free.

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Please do not release Riccardia chamedryfolia—or any aquatic plant—into local waterways. Doing so may disrupt native ecosystems. Dispose of unused plant material responsibly.