Blood red root tufts: Adds visual interest and uniqueness to aquariums
Fast-growing habit: Quickly forms dense mats to block light and suppress algae
Natural shading: Provides cover for fish, shrimp, and fry while reducing algae
Easy care: Thrives with low to high light and no CO2 supplementation needed
Natural water filtration: Roots absorb excess nutrients for cleaner water
Summarized by Shop
Red Root Floater is a beautiful floating plant with light green leaves that can turn blood red under high light. What makes it unique are its blood-red roots, compared to the usual brown roots of other floaters. This small floating plant can grow into thick mats that cover the surface and block light from below — good for low-tech aquariu
Plant Type
Floating fern (Phyllanthus fluitans)
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Light green, may turn red under high light
Root Color
Blood red
Recommended pH
6.5–7.5
Light Requirement
Low to high
CO2
Not required
Propagation
Side shoots
Portion Size
2–3 dime-sized plants with 2–3 leaves each
Summarized by Shop
4.7
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Growing well and healthy with 6 hrs of UV light a day.