Bright red roots and leaves enhance aquarium aesthetics
Color changes with lighting for dynamic visual effects
Fast-growing habit ensures quick coverage of water surfaces
Suitable for both aquariums and ponds for versatile placement
Thrives in gentle water flow and a wide temperature range
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Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a beautiful South American floating plant that has bright red roots and a red underside. With strong lighting, this plant's leaves will turn completely red. This hardy plant propagates quickly and can provide shade to areas of the aquarium. It is best kept in ponds or aquariums with gentle water
Plant Type
Floating aquatic plant
Root Color
Red
Temperature Range
70–82 °F (21–28 °C)
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Lighting Requirement
Low to high
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3.5
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Portion cups are little but they are cute
Jessi · August 15, 2026
It came in pretty good shape and none of the floaters were damaged or anything.
rat · August 13, 2025
The cup of Floaters was completely dried out, the floaters were dry and curled up, the next day they all had holes in the leaves and are all-gone. What a waste.