Description
Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans)
Transform your freshwater aquarium with the stunning beauty of Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans), a premium floating aquatic plant prized for its vibrant green-to-deep red leaves and distinctive crimson roots. Under moderate to high lighting, its foliage develops rich red hues that create a breathtaking natural canopy across the water's surface.
More than just an eye-catching addition, Red Root Floater helps maintain a healthier aquarium by absorbing excess nutrients, reducing algae growth, and providing natural shade that creates a more comfortable environment for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic life. Its dense floating leaves also offer excellent shelter for fry and timid species while helping diffuse bright lighting.
Ideal for aquascaping enthusiasts, breeding tanks, and community aquariums, Red Root Floater is easy to maintain and reproduces naturally by producing new floating rosettes, allowing it to quickly establish a beautiful floating carpet.
Features
- Scientific Name: Phyllanthus fluitans
- Common Name: Red Root Floater
- Beautiful floating leaves that develop vibrant red coloration under proper lighting
- Distinctive bright red root system
- Naturally absorbs excess nutrients to help improve water quality
- Helps reduce algae growth
- Provides shade and shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry
- Excellent for aquascaping, breeding tanks, and freshwater community aquariums
- Naturally propagates by producing daughter plants
Care Requirements
- Care Level: Easy
- Lighting: Moderate to High (High lighting promotes the most intense red coloration.)
- Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Placement: Floating
- CO₂: Not required (Supplemental CO₂ can enhance growth and coloration.)
- Fertilization: Liquid fertilizers rich in iron and micronutrients are recommended for optimal color and healthy growth
- Water Flow: Low to Gentle (Strong surface agitation may inhibit growth.)
At BioAcuatica, we carefully select healthy, vibrant Red Root Floater plants to ensure they arrive ready to flourish in your aquarium. Whether you're looking to create a striking natural aquascape, provide valuable cover for your aquatic life, or improve water quality, Red Root Floater is an exceptional floating plant that combines beauty with outstanding functionality.