{"product_id":"phyllanthus-fluitan","title":"Phyllanthus Fluitan aka Red Root Floater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"frRrnc P8A8hc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"MDvRSc\"\u003ePhyllanthus fluitans\u003c\/span\u003e (Red Root Floater) is \u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003ea popular, fast-growing, free-floating tropical plant from South America known for its vibrant red roots and leaves, which turn deep red under high lighting\u003c\/span\u003e. Ideal for aquariums and ponds, it requires low surface movement, moderate-to-high light, and provides shade while absorbing excess nutrients.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f4zqrb\" id=\"GFiqae\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rxk4ae xpx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"duf-h\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tsuid_KxumadfhJ-fFp84PzvS2-AY_3\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiXo9ugrYKTAxXn4skDHU66DW8Q9oYMegQIGRAD\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qxDOhb\" id=\"accdef_KxumadfhJ-fFp84PzvS2-AY_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hwc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AzWLW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"P8A8hc\" id=\"B2Jtyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZTQ50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003eThis video provides a close-up look at Red Root Floaters in an aquarium:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZTQ50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eKey Features and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZTQ50\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"UK7GAc v7pIac\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e Features small, round, light green leaves (turning red under high light) and distinct, bright red roots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e Moderate to high lighting is required to achieve the intense red coloration; otherwise, the plant remains green.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e Thrives in temperatures of 70–80°F (\u003cspan class=\"MDvRSc\"\u003e21-27^\\circ C\u003c\/span\u003e) and a wide pH range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eFlow:\u003c\/span\u003e Prefers low surface agitation (low flow) to keep leaves dry and prevent the plant from sinking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e Reproduces quickly by branching and separating, often requiring regular thinning to prevent blocking light for submerged plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e Benefits from iron-rich liquid fertilizers, which help develop its signature red color.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZTQ50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eBenefits in Aquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZTQ50\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"UK7GAc v7pIac\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eNutrient Export:\u003c\/span\u003e Rapidly consumes nitrates, helping to manage water quality and curb algae growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"InXCmc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eShelter\/Shade:\u003c\/span\u003e Creates a natural habitat with shade, which helps to reduce stress in shy fish species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ilUpNd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vA9HTb MDvRSc\"\u003eVisual Appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e Adds unique, bright color contrast to the aquarium surface, with small white flowers sometimes appearing in optimal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquascaperoom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44165285576787,"sku":"LC376","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0592\/files\/0b2c59cf9aa7341abf4cc054884f4f3f.jpg?v=1772493687","url":"https:\/\/petcuisine.ca\/products\/phyllanthus-fluitan","provider":"Pet Cuisine \u0026 Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}