- Rosette plant (editor's classification)
- Easy
- Low–high light
- CO₂: not needed
Red root floater
Phyllanthus fluitans
Easy rosette plant for low, medium, and high light. It grows without added CO₂. It floats at the surface. Growth is fast, and it is rated easy to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Rosette plant (editor's classification) Floating
- Light
- Low, Medium, High
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Difficulty
- Easy Growth rate: Medium to fast (sources differ)
- Height
- 1–4 in (3–10 cm)
- Water
- 70–82 °F (21–28 °C) pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Red
- Propagation
- Side shoots, Runners, Division
- Botanical name
- Phyllanthus fluitans
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to South America
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyAll photos
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Phyllanthus fluitans round floating leaves in green and red with roots below -
Phyllanthus fluitans floating leaves with water droplets among other small floating plants
Questions
Does Red root floater need strong light?
Red root floater grows in low, medium, or high light.
Does Red root floater need CO₂?
No. Red root floater grows without added CO₂.
Where does Red root floater go in the tank?
Red root floater is used in the floating.
