Floating Crystalwort (Riccia Fluitans) is a perennial aquatic in the Ricciaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Riccia fluitans is a floating aquatic liverwort popular in aquariums, known for forming thick mats on water surfaces and providing shelter for small aquatic life.

Floating Crystalwort

Floating Crystalwort

Riccia Fluitans

Riccia fluitans is a floating aquatic liverwort popular in aquariums, known for forming thick mats on water surfaces and providing shelter for small aquatic life.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, shelter for aquatic life, aesthetic enhancement

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Floating Crystalwort

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Ricciaceae
Genus:Riccia