Red Root Floater – Phyllanthus Fluitans – Loose Bunch

Red Root Floater is a beautiful floating freshwater aquarium plant known for its compact rounded leaves and distinctive reddish roots that hang beneath the water surface. Its attractive colour and small growth form make it especially popular in planted aquariums, nano tanks, and shrimp setups. Under moderate to strong lighting and favourable nutrient conditions, the foliage can develop attractive shades ranging from green to deep red. The plant absorbs nutrients directly from the water column and can reproduce quickly through lateral shoots. Its hanging roots also provide useful shelter for shrimp, fry, and other small aquarium inhabitants. Occasional thinning helps prevent the plant from completely covering the water surface. Suitable for: Freshwater aquariums Placement: Floating / Water surface Growth: Moderate to Fast Lighting: Moderate to High CO₂: Not required Substrate: Not required Fertilization: Absorbs nutrients directly from the water column Propagation: Lateral shoots / Daughter plants Leaf Type: Small, rounded to oval floating leaves Leaf Colour: Green to red depending on lighting and growing conditions Root Type: Fine hanging roots, often reddish in colour Growth Form: Free-floating surface plant Approx. Size: Individual leaves approximately 1–2 cm Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Water Temperature: Approx. 20–28°C pH Range: Approx. 6.0–7.5 Maintenance: Low to Moderate; occasional thinning recommended Special Feature: Attractive red foliage and reddish hanging roots Best For: Planted aquariums, nano tanks, shrimp tanks and breeding setups