Phyllanthus Fluitans, more commonly known as Red Root Floaters, is quite similar to Salvinia aquatic floating plants but features only one leaf on each node instead of two. Leaf color is dependent upon the choice of LED aquarium lighting used and can range from green to a brownish red hue. However, its most notable feature is the tufts of roots that have a nice red coloration, hence the common name. Phyllanthus Fluitans is extremely easy to care for and if given optimal conditions, the plant grows extremely quick and will sprout small white flowers. Red Root Floaters also provide many benefits when added into a planted aquarium tank. This aquatic floating plant provides natural cover for shrimp, skittish fish and even fry as well as another source of natural water filtration as the roots help absorb excess nutrients in the water rather quickly.
Portion Size: 10-15 leaves
Plant Care & Information
| Common Name(s) | Red Root Floaters |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Floating |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO2 | Not Required |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Suggested Placement | Floating Plant |
| Height / Size | <1" |
| Propagation | Separate & Harvest |
Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.
From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.
We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.
Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.
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Overall rating: 4.733333 / 5 from 45 reviews.
Phyllanthus Fluitans Red Root Floater is a fast-growing aquatic plant known for its red roots and ability to provide cover and filtration in aquariums. Customers appreciate its easy care and fast growth, though opinions on the leaves and overall plant health vary.
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"With a quantity of one, I didn’t have my hopes up, but in addition to one with a very established red root, there were a couple others, enough for both of my tanks to get started with these cuties! My betta flared at them for an afternoon before realizing plants will not steal his precious pellets."
"My order came within days of purchasing it, well packaged and healthy. I didn’t have any issues and was sent emails within hours that it was being prepared. The plants themselves look vibrant and beautiful and have begun to grow in my tanks. It was delivered on a day when it was cold out but because of how carefully it was pack arrived in good shape"
"I ordered Christmas moss was beautifully proportion. My red root floaters were beautiful, but I wish there was a bigger proportion of them. Overall, a great buy."
"Very happy with the purchase. Plants came well packaged and look healthy. The color is really red. Love it."
"Plants came healthy and well packaged"
"Great! Multiplied quickly."
"Large amount, but some had dead leaves/dead roots"
"Mine are doing great, none have died and have started growing nicely"
"Very few planes and some were dried out. The few good ones are okay and should multiply in no time."
"Plants seem healthy and are already growing after a week. Shipping was fast."
Shipping
Orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days M-F. However, additional time may be required during peak seasons and federal holidays. For orders containing live plants, we exercise extra caution and assess factors such as travel distance and weather to ensure safe transit.
To avoid delays, please ensure all order information is accurate and complete. We cannot offer refunds and are not responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses due to errors in provided information. Once an order has been shipped, delivery times are determined by the carrier and are outside of our control. On average, shipments arrive within 2–5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Returns
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Approved returns must be shipped back within 14 days of approval. Returned items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging. Specific return requirements, if applicable, will be listed on the product’s page. For more information, please visit our FAQ page.
Refunds
No worries, we’ll take care of everything as long as it fits the guidelines above.Most answers to general questions can be found on our FAQ page.
