---
product_id: 412537512
title: "Red Root Floater Phyllanthus Fluitans | Live Aquarium Plant, Freshwater, Medium-High Light"
brand: "canton aquatics"
price: "A$37"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Canton Aquatics"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/412537512-red-root-floater-phyllanthus-fluitans-live-aquarium-plant-freshwater-medium
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# Fast-growing aquatic plant Thrives in medium-high light Optimal 70-82°F temperature range Red Root Floater Phyllanthus Fluitans | Live Aquarium Plant, Freshwater, Medium-High Light

**Brand:** canton aquatics
**Price:** A$37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your aquarium game with the vibrant Red Root Floater!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Red Root Floater Phyllanthus Fluitans | Live Aquarium Plant, Freshwater, Medium-High Light by canton aquatics
- **How much does it cost?** A$37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/412537512-red-root-floater-phyllanthus-fluitans-live-aquarium-plant-freshwater-medium)

## Best For

- canton aquatics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canton aquatics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Red Roots:** Adds a stunning splash of color that elevates any aquarium aesthetic
- • **Year-Round Growth:** Fast-growing and resilient, keeps your tank lively all year long
- • **Texas-Grown Quality:** Greenhouse nurtured in Terrell, TX for guaranteed live arrival and freshness
- • **Effortless Aquascaping:** Perfect for beginners and pros with easy care and no CO2 needed
- • **Versatile Floating Placement:** Ideal for community, shrimp, and breeding tanks—flexible and functional

## Overview

The Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans) is a fast-growing, easy-care aquatic plant grown in a Texas greenhouse. It thrives in medium-high light and temperatures between 70-82°F without CO2 injection, making it ideal for both novice and experienced aquarists. Its striking red roots and versatile floating habit enhance the visual appeal of community, shrimp, and breeding tanks. Each plant ships live with a guaranteed arrival, ensuring your aquarium stays vibrant year-round.

## Description

desertcart.com: Canton Aquatics Red Root Floater Phyllanthus Fluitans | Live Aquarium Plant, Freshwater, Medium-High Light : Pet Supplies

Review: 90% of what I got were broken leaves and no roots. - Ok so what you get is nothing like picture. You get individual leaves that look more like duckweed and I am about 90% sure the majority that had to be trashed was duck weed. The seller sends a nice little insert that talks about plant melting. Well these plants were not melting most of them were dead. The majority of them were broken or torn leaves. They came in a cup well packaged but the plant it's self looked like someone reached into a tank of water where they were growing grabbed a hand full and squeezed them really hard like a sponge. Most of the leaves look like they were muddled like mint. The cup it's self that contained the plants were bone dry. In the end I ended up with about 5 viable leaves that had a tiny root like duck weed and on with a decent root on it. And that is it. The leaves were not melting like the insert mentioned may happen and it does happen from time to time but that was not the case with these they were not properly harvested or packaged. Go outside to a clover patch and take your hang grab a handful and then twist them until they break off. You will get an idea of how these looked. I have been growing aquatic plants and aqua scaping for 30 years and never have I had someone pass off plants in such horrible condition as possibly melting I know the difference between melting and rot and while the leaves were not rotted they were not viable at all. I am not going to bother with a refund because I did not take pictures of them in the container but the attached photo are what I managed to save out of the container. Now this could just be a one off thing maybe an employee did not do their job properly who knows but as it stands I can not recommend these plants nor seller to anyone.
Review: Definitely worth it! - I saw there were some negative reviews, but my plant came absolutely stunning! It’s got a beautiful coloring and beautiful reddish colored roots that dangling down into the tank. I’ve only had my tank a few days, but it looks amazing.!

## Features

- WHAT YOU GET - 1x Red Root Floater (Phyllanthus fluitans). Every plant is greenhouse-grown in our Texas facility and inspected before shipping.
- EASY CARE - Easy difficulty level, thrives in medium-high light, temperature range 70-82, no CO2 injection required. Perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.
- VERSATILE PLACEMENT - Ideal for floating positioning in your aquarium. Works beautifully in planted tanks, community tanks, shrimp tanks, and breeding setups.
- LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED - Every plant ships with our live arrival guarantee. If anything arrives dead or damaged, contact us within 24 hours with photos for a replacement or refund.
- GREENHOUSE GROWN IN TEXAS - Canton Aquatics is a family-run nursery in Terrell, TX. Every plant is grown on-site in our greenhouse -, .

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | CANTON AQUATICS |
| Color | Green |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Expected Blooming Period | Year Round |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Material Feature | Live Plant |
| Material Features | Live Plant |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Aquatic Plant, Fast Growing |
| Planter Color | Not Applicable - Live Plant Only |
| Product Care Instructions | Low to Moderate Lighting, Gentle Water Flow, Regular Thinning |
| Special Feature | Aquatic Plant, Fast Growing |
| Style Name | Natural |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CANTON AQUATICS
- **Color:** Green
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Year Round
- **Expected Planting Period:** Year-round In Aquarium Environment
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Item Weight:** 4 ounces
- **Material Feature:** Live Plant
- **Special Feature:** Aquatic Plant, Fast Growing
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1 Count

## Images

![Red Root Floater Phyllanthus Fluitans | Live Aquarium Plant, Freshwater, Medium-High Light - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YhlKvtEpL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the hardiness?**
A: I think my fancy goldfish ate all of the beautiful plants in about 2 weeks!

**Q: Are these brackish water tolerate?**
A: Mine died immediately in brackish water.

**Q: Received what looks like the plants, no 30+. Am I supposed to separate them?**
A: Yes. They are individual plants. They're like little clusters with 3-4 leaves on each one.

**Q: Will this hurt koi?**
A: do not buy, rip off

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ 90% of what I got were broken leaves and no roots.
*by C***S on December 18, 2022*

Ok so what you get is nothing like picture. You get individual leaves that look more like duckweed and I am about 90% sure the majority that had to be trashed was duck weed. The seller sends a nice little insert that talks about plant melting. Well these plants were not melting most of them were dead. The majority of them were broken or torn leaves. They came in a cup well packaged but the plant it's self looked like someone reached into a tank of water where they were growing grabbed a hand full and squeezed them really hard like a sponge. Most of the leaves look like they were muddled like mint. The cup it's self that contained the plants were bone dry. In the end I ended up with about 5 viable leaves that had a tiny root like duck weed and on with a decent root on it. And that is it. The leaves were not melting like the insert mentioned may happen and it does happen from time to time but that was not the case with these they were not properly harvested or packaged. Go outside to a clover patch and take your hang grab a handful and then twist them until they break off. You will get an idea of how these looked. I have been growing aquatic plants and aqua scaping for 30 years and never have I had someone pass off plants in such horrible condition as possibly melting I know the difference between melting and rot and while the leaves were not rotted they were not viable at all. I am not going to bother with a refund because I did not take pictures of them in the container but the attached photo are what I managed to save out of the container. Now this could just be a one off thing maybe an employee did not do their job properly who knows but as it stands I can not recommend these plants nor seller to anyone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely worth it!
*by S***R on August 5, 2026*

I saw there were some negative reviews, but my plant came absolutely stunning! It’s got a beautiful coloring and beautiful reddish colored roots that dangling down into the tank. I’ve only had my tank a few days, but it looks amazing.!

### ⭐ Disgusting
*by A***X on June 16, 2026*

Terrible. I had to throw them away. There were like three pieces I THINK! They were rotten and smelled Terrible. I could in no way put them in my tank. Would not recommend.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-14*