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Phyllantus fluitans
Phyllanthus fluitans (red root floater) is a tropical, floating aquatic plant native to South America. It thrives in slow-moving or stagnant, warm, and nutrient-rich waters within the Neotropics. Widely used in the aquarium hobby, this species is recognized by its reddish roots and leaves that turn deep red under high lighting.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- semi-aquatic
- Size
- micro <4cm
- Light
- Bright Indirect
- Humidity
- 80%–100%
Native context
Where it belongs
- Countries
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
- Ecosystems
- Moist forest, Rainforest, Temperate forest, Temperate rainforest, Wet forest
- Elevation
- Lowland (0–500 m), Submontane (500–1,000 m)
- Flowering
- Unknown
About this plant
Phyllanthus fluitans (red root floater) is a tropical, floating aquatic plant native to South America. It thrives in slow-moving or stagnant, warm, and nutrient-rich waters within the Neotropics. Widely used in the aquarium hobby, this species is recognized by its reddish roots and leaves that turn deep red under high lighting.
Stable BJURNY record: tx_c21015daf6694ad78413