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Phyllanthus fluitans
A floating plant with beautiful red roots and round leaves. Red roots floating on surface add accent.
Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a floating aquatic plant in the family Phyllanthaceae, native to South America (Amazon River basin). While the small rounded leaf surface is green, under high-light conditions the leaves take on a reddish tint and the roots hanging below the water surface develop striking red to pink coloration, giving it a uniquely beautiful appearance. Its simple maintenance—simply floating on the water surface—is its great appeal, as a floating plant requiring no CO2 or substrate, easily enjoyed by beginners. Strong light is the key to color development, as insufficient light leaves both roots and leaves green. Its water purification properties (absorption of nitrates and phosphates) make it useful as a supplement for densely stocked tanks or water quality management. It also provides shelter for shrimp and small fish. Optimal water temperature is 20–28°C, preferring slightly acidic to neutral water at pH 6–7.
產地
South America (Amazon River basin)
壽命
Perennial
體型
Floating
溫度
20〜28℃
None
Medium to strong light reddens roots
CO2 not needed
Multiplies rapidly by division
Overgrowth covers surface and blocks light
Beginner. 這是一個適合初學者的物種。不需要特殊設備或經驗,基本的飼養設置即可成功飼養。
Red Root Floater的理想溫度為20〜28℃。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Red Root Floater的平均壽命為Perennial。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Red Root Floater成年後通常可達Floating。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Red Root Floater的食物為:None。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Red Root Floater的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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