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
  • Height1.2–2" (3–5 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
None
Temperature
75–82°F (24–28°C)
Placement
Floating
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.2–2" (3–5 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
75–82°F (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
Color
Green, Red, Brown

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What you’ll need to grow Phyllanthus fluitans

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Botanical name
Phyllanthus fluitans

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