Phyllanthus fluitans is a floating plant that originates from the American tropics and belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is similar to Salvinia but differs in having only one leaf structure at each node. The water-repellent, heart-shaped leaves hide the stem, which can sometimes give life to six-petalled white flowers. The more intense the light, the browner the leaves.
Phyllanthus fluitans
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Place it freely on the water surface with roots hanging down. Do not bury it, and leave open areas so it cannot cover the entire aquarium.
Provide steady light but avoid intense heat directly above the leaves. Floating plants prefer a calm surface without heavy splashing or condensation on their leaves.
No, floating plants take carbon dioxide directly from the air. Regular access to nutrients in the water is more important for steady growth.
Thin it regularly so light and gas exchange can reach the surface. Remove excess carefully and leave enough open water for other plants and animals.
