Aquarium plant

Riccia fluitans

FloatingFloating plant

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Plant overview

Riccia fluitans is a floating plant for floating planting. Recorded care includes medium care and medium light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 20–27 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
20–27 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Ricciaceae
Genus
Riccia

Similar plants

Phyllanthus fluitans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Alternanthera aquatica Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Pistia stratiotes Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Wolffiella welwitschii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Aeschynomene fluitans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ceratopteris pteridoides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Riccia fluitans be planted?

Use it for floating planting.

What light does Riccia fluitans need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Riccia fluitans?

Temperature: 20–27 °C.

How tall does Riccia fluitans grow?

Height: 3–5 cm.