Floating Aquarium Plants 10+ (frogbit, duckweed, salvinia, azolla, & more!)

Description

CHOOSE between a host of different floating plant species, OR order a mix!
(Please include which plants you want in the mix in the buyer's note. If you do not specify I will send you a random assortment of four species.) The number of plants you receive varies by species and size, but you will receive at least ten whole plants! See plant descriptions below for more details.
I have a live arrival guarantee, so if tragedy befalls your plants during transit, worry not! I will send you a replacement or fully refund your order. Plants ship out on Mondays so that they spend less time in transit. If temperatures are very hot or cold, I may delay shipping to help ensure your plants make it to you safe and sound. All plants are grown in my home aquarium and are clean and healthy. I pack and ship the same day to make sure your plants are in good condition! However, travel can still be rough on them, so it is normal for the roots to break off or the leaves to pale. They will recover from this! If your plants arrive all yellow or brown or crushed, please send me a photo and I will refund you right away!
Why keep floating plants? Fewer water changes, less evaporation, and less algae for your tank! Your animals will enjoy the cover and more natural habitat they provide, making them happier, healthier and more active. Shrimp, livebearers, and Betta fish particularly enjoy the hanging roots that they can graze off of and swim through. They're also very easy to keep! None of the species I sell require fertilizer or CO2 to thrive and tolerate most lighting conditions. As long as you keep the leaves away from splashing, they will grow quite readily.
Amazon frogbit
(
Limnobium laevigatum
)
Size: 1–2cm leaves in 2–6cm clusters (10+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Light: medium–high
Temp: 68–86°F
Origin: Central and South America
Description: These look like mini lily pads and even flower on occasion. They have long trailing roots that can sometimes reach the bottom of your tank and make an excellent home for beneficial biofilm. They grow quickly in most setups and require regular thinning out.
Dwarf water lettuce
(
Pistia stratiotes
)
Size: 1–4cm leaves in 2–6cm clusters (10+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.0–7.5
Light: medium
Temp: 72–86°F
Origin: North Africa
Description: Young plants have smooth oval leaves while more mature plants have ruffled leaves arranged like a head of cabbage. All are covered with water repellent fuzz that keeps them afloat. They have long, branching, conical roots and make an excellent home for beneficial biofilm and habitat for small animals. They grow fairly moderately in most setups and only need occasional thinning out.
Common Duckweed
(
Lemna minor
)
Size: 1–8mm leaves in 3–14mcm clusters (200+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.0–8.0
Light: medium
Temp: 60–89°F
Origin: Global
Description: Common duckweed is a staple for a reason! These tiny little plants are hearty, great at purifying water, and make an excellent food source for tons of different animals! They have delicate, short roots that take up very little space. It is particularly good at cleaning your tank water and can even be made into a nutritious food for fish and shrimp! They grow quickly in most setups and require regular thinning out.
Giant Duckweed
(
Spirodela polyrrhiza
)
Size: 0.2–0.5cm leaves in 0.5–1.0cm clusters (50+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.0–8.0
Light: medium
Temp: 60–89°F
Origin: Global
Description: This is not the common duckweed you see all over! These grow to about the size of a pinky nail and turn a deep maroon on the underside. They have delicate, short roots that take up very little space. It is particularly good at cleaning your tank water and can even be made into a nutritious food for fish and shrimp! They grow quickly in most setups and require regular thinning out.
Water Velvet
(
Azolla cristata
)
Size: 0.2–0.5cm leaves in 0.5–1.0cm clusters (50+ whole plants per order)
pH: 4.5–7.0
Light: medium–high
Temp: 59–79°F
Origin: Americas
Description: This is a algae fern and hardy little plant. They are known for their nitrogen fixing ability and do well in outdoor ponds, though they may not be able to overwinter in the northern US. They are generally green, but will turn red under high light.
Fringed Heartwort
(
Ricciocarpos natans
)
Size: 0.2–0.5cm leaves in 0.5–1.0cm clusters (50+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.0–8.0
Light: medium
Temp: 60–89°F
Origin: Global
Description: The green tops are mainly heart-shaped as the name implies but will grow into round whorls that then break apart into hearts to multiply. Their roots are short but striking, ranging from deep purple to almost black.
Common Water Spangles
(Salvinia minima)
Size: 0.5–2cm leaves in 4–8cm branched strands (10+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.5–8.0
Light: medium
Temp: 65–89°F
Origin: Central and South America
Description: These are almost fern-like with alternating, small, oval leaves. The have delicate hairs that shed water and keep them buoyant. They have short, branching roots that ornamental shrimp and other small crustaceans particularly enjoy hiding in. They grow very quickly in most setups and require regular thinning out.
Velvet Water Spangles
(
Salvinia cucullata
)
Size: 0.5–2cm leaves in 4–8cm branched strands (10+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.5–8.0
dKH: 4–5
Light: medium
Temp: 65–89°F
Origin: Southeast Asia
Description: These are almost fern-like with alternating, small, oval leaves. The have velvet-like fuzz that sheds water and keep them buoyant. They have short, branching roots that ornamental shrimp and other small crustaceans particularly enjoy hiding in. They grow very quickly in most setups and require regular thinning out.
Red Root Floaters
(
Phyllanthus fluitans
)
Size: 1–3cm leaves in 3–5cm bunched strands (10+ whole plants per order)
pH: 6.5
–
7.5
Light: medium–high
Temp: 70–82°F
Origin: Central and South America
Description: These are very pretty floaters and one of my favorites. The roots are medium length and bright red while the leaves are a lush green that turns to red under high light. They go through periodic cycles of growth followed by flowering tiny white blooms.