Phyllanthus fluitans 'Red Root Floaters'

Transform your aquarium with Phyllanthus fluitans or Red Root Floaters, a stunning South American aquatic plant prized for its delicate heart-shaped foliage and eye-catching crimson roots. These free-floating plants thrive under bright lighting conditions, developing deeper red hues that add visual richness to any aquascape. Perfect for nano tanks and paludariums, they grow rapidly to provide natural shelter and shade for your fish. Pair with quality lighting and nutrient supplementation for optimal color development. Keep water flow gentle to support healthy growth, and trim regularly to maintain your desired tank aesthetic.

Appearance: Small, round, water-repellent leaves; distinctive red roots; can produce tiny white flowers.

Color: Greenish under low light, turning deep red/burgundy with high light, low nitrates, and good nutrition.

Growth: Fast, spreading quickly across the water surface.

Origin: Amazon Basin, South America. 

Light: Moderate to bright light is ideal for color; low light keeps it green.

Water: Prefers temperatures 18-30°C (64-86°F) and pH 6.0-7.5.

Flow: Avoid strong water movement; needs still or very gentle current.

CO2: Not required as it gets CO2 from the air.

Nutrients: Benefits from liquid fertilizers, especially iron, for color.