Floating Aquarium Plant: Red Root Floater Small Portion with 6–8 Plants for Aquariums and Ponds

Red Root Floater brings living color and texture to the surface of an aquarium or pond. Its round, coin-sized leaves float above crimson roots that trail into the water, creating a distinctive view from both above and through the tank.

You will receive a small portion measuring approximately 2 × 2 inches and containing about 6–8 plants. Each plant has multiple leaves, so the clusters are ready to place on the water surface and begin spreading.

Key Features

• Medium to high light supports growth, while stronger light and available iron can deepen the red color that makes this floating plant so striking.
• CO₂ is not required, making this plant easier to fit into an established aquarium routine without adding a dedicated CO₂ system.
• Its fast growth and runner propagation allow the clusters to spread across the surface; thinning every week or two prevents them from shading plants below.
• A still surface protects the leaves from water damage. Directing filter outflow below the surface and avoiding spray reduces the risk of yellowing and rot.
• Leaving an air gap beneath the lid limits condensation dripping onto the foliage, giving the floating leaves a drier, more suitable growing area.

Specifications

• Common name: Red Root Floater.
• Scientific name: Phyllanthus fluitans.
• Placement: Floating.
• Portion size: Approximately 2 × 2 inches.
• Plant count: Approximately 6–8 plants.
• Growth rate: Fast.
• Care difficulty: Intermediate.
• Light requirement: Medium to high.
• CO₂ requirement: Not required.
• Water temperature: 72–82°F.
• Water pH: 6.0–7.5.
• Feeding: Water column.
• Propagation method: Runners.
• Variant: Small Portion.
• Leaf size and red intensity vary with lighting and iron availability.

Place the clusters directly on a calm water surface and keep spray or condensation off the leaves. Thin excess growth by hand every week or two to maintain light below. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.