Red Root Floaters
Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a South American floating plant that is known and highly desired for its bright red roots and underside, unlike most floaters that have brown roots. It has light to dark green leaves that can turn bright red when kept under high light. NOTE: Each portion is roughly...
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Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a South American floating plant that is known and highly desired for its bright red roots and underside, unlike most floaters that have brown roots. It has light to dark green leaves that can turn bright red when kept under high light.
NOTE: Each portion is roughly around 10+ leaves, similar to what is shown in the last picture. Color of the Red Root Floaters can vary depending on seasonality, and can range from green to dark red leaves, and its roots can range from a red to brownish color. Red Root Floaters can be very sensitive and might melt during shipping, but should regrow if left in a tank with minimal water surface disturbance.
Information:
- Care: Easy/Beginner
- CO2: Not Required
- Growth Rate: Moderate-Fast
- Lighting Requirements: Low-Medium (High if you want it to get very vibrant red)
- Preferred Fertilizer: Liquid
Customer Reviews
I have these in my low-tech betta tank now (getting beneficial bacteria), but they are bound for a new tank with Co2 and higher light once it's fully set up. I can't wait to see how red they turn and how long the roots get. I might keep a few in the betta tank because Ginseng (betta) seems to enjoy the longer roots. I'll post an update/another review in a few months with progress pics.
Adds amazing color and shade for my endlers!.
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