Species Name: Riccia fluitans

Common Name(s): Floating Crystalwort, Liverwort 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Brought to popular culture by the famous Japanese Aquascaper Takashi Amano
• No true root structure but can be secured with fishing line to another object in the tank (such as rocks or wood) to keep it below the surface
• Quickly grows into a thick mat but easily maintained with routine pruning

Tank Position: Foreground/ Floating 

Growing Conditions: Immersed and Submerged

Temperature Requirement (°F): 59 - 86°

Lighting: Moderate

Water pH: 6.0 - 8.0

CO₂ Requirements: Low - Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast 

Height at Maturity: Up to 1 inch tall 

Origin: Europe, Eastern United States (exact origin unclear)

Regional Locality: Found worldwide growing in appropriate habitats 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Learn how to transform this plant into a piece of living wood with our DIY tutorial 

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 Shipping Notes:

• Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered
• Gently RINSE out the gel/TRIM to needed size/PLANT in your tank
• Comes in a 2.5x2.5x1.25 inch SEALED cup