Aquarium plant

Phyllanthus fluitans

Phyllanthus fluitans

Phyllanthus fluitans is a floating plant suited to floating planting.

FloatingFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2None
  • Height3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
None
Temperature
24–28 °C
Placement
Floating
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3–5 cm (1.2–2 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
0–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Botanical name
Phyllanthus fluitans

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