Striking red roots and green leaves: Enhances aquarium aesthetics with vibrant coloration
Floating surface cover: Provides shade to reduce algae growth and maintain water clarity
Shelter for fish and shrimp: Offers safe hiding spots in the aquarium
Vibrant color change under high lighting: Adds dynamic visual interest to the tank
Summarized by Shop
1 5x5 inch portion per order. Red Root Floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are an eye-catching floating plant known for their striking red roots and vibrant green leaves that can turn reddish under high lighting. These floaters create a lush surface cover, providing shade, reducing algae growth, and offering shelter for fish and shrimp. Red R
Portion Size
1.5 x 5 inches per order
Plant Class
Caryophyllales
Suitable Space
Indoors
Aquatic Plant Type
Floating
Summarized by Shop
4.6
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The Red Root Story
First of all, I must admit, the high temperatures in Texas have been very brutal to say the least. Most did not make the transport. I divided the few surviving floaters into two separate tanks. One is a 55 gallon with a spray bar, the other is a planted nano tank with no filtration. The Red Roots in the large tank did not survive, perhaps, too much agitation, and the only ones that have survived are in the nano tank, they are slowly recuperating.
I believe the Red Root Floaters would have survived the transport it it were not for the heat, all my other plants did make it.
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Customer · August 24, 2026
Beautiful and Healthy
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Anonymous · August 21, 2026
Very healthy plant planet Friday when I got it and it looks like it's already starting to grow
