Floating Crystalwort
NameFloating Crystalwort
Species NameRiccia fluitans
Common NameFloating Crystalwort
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeAquarium
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeThalloid
Height (cm)3
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesA non-vascular aquatic plant commonly used in aquascaping to create foreground carpets or floating mats. It reproduces via spores and fragmentation, and is known for its rapid growth in suitable conditions.
Description
This specimen of Floating Crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) displays a vibrant green, intricate thalloid structure. It forms a dense, branching mat, typically floating on the water surface or submerged in aquariums. Its delicate, dichotomously branched fronds create a lush, moss-like appearance, often used for aquascaping.
