Red Root Floater – Colorful Floating Live Aquarium Plant (Phyllanthus fluitans)

Add a splash of natural color to your aquarium with Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) — a stunning, easy-to-grow floating plant that brings warmth and balance to your tank! 🌿✨

Red Root Floater is known for its vibrant red roots and round, green-to-reddish leaves that float gracefully on the surface. Under brighter light, the leaves and roots develop deep red hues that create a breathtaking contrast against your green plants and dark substrate.

This plant doesn’t just look amazing — it’s also great for your aquarium’s health. It helps reduce algae, absorb excess nutrients, and provide shade and shelter for shrimp and small fish.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful red roots and colorful leaves ❤️

• Floating plant — no planting required!

• Helps control algae by reducing light intensity

• Provides natural cover and shade for fish and shrimp

• Fast-growing and beginner-friendly

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Phyllanthus fluitans

• Lighting: Medium to high (more light = more red color)

• Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Placement: Floating

• Growth Rate: Fast

• CO₂: Not required

💡 Pro Tip: Keep surface water movement low — gentle flow helps Red Root Floaters stay healthy and show off those vibrant roots!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Shrimp and betta tanks
✔️ Natural and biotope aquascapes
✔️ Open-top aquariums
✔️ Algae control and shading
✔️ Beginner to advanced hobbyists

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy portion of Red Root Floaters (5–10 plants depending on size)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Avoid strong water surface agitation (it can damage roots)

• Remove extra plants occasionally — they multiply quickly

• The red color deepens with strong light and nutrients

• Pairs beautifully with Amazon Frogbit for mixed texture and shading

✨ Red Root Floater brings natural color, movement, and balance to your aquarium — easy to grow, gorgeous to look at, and loved by shrimp, bettas, and aquascapers alike!