Common Name
Red root floater
Description
Phyllanthus fluitans is a floating plant that is widespread in the Neotropics. The plant is also known in the hobby as "floating spurge" because it was attributed to the family Euphorbiaceae over a long period (today: Phyllanthaceae). Its round floating leaves are water-repellent and may become deeply brown-red especially under strong lighting and limited nitrogen supply. Also the roots are often a red colour, therefore its name "Red root floater".
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Attractive floater from South America
Round leaves
Red coloration under strong lighting
Finely branched red roots
Recommendable for open tanks
Complete Botanical Name
Phyllánthus flúitans Benth. ex Müll.Arg.
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Category
Floating Plants
Difficulty
medium
Growth
fast
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
18-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Fragmentation, Cuttings, Splitting, Cutting off daughter plants
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
