AquaDepot Riccia fluitans - Live Plant - Tissue Culture

Riccia fluitans Tissue Culture is a vibrant, bright green liverwort that creates a soft, cushion-like carpet when attached to hardscape. Its delicate, branching fronds form a dense, textured mat that adds a lush, natural look to aquascapes. When grown under good lighting with adequate nutrients and CO₂, it develops into a thick, compact covering that is particularly striking on rocks, driftwood and decorative features. If left unattached, Riccia fluitans naturally floats at the water's surface, where it forms attractive green clusters.

Care Requirements:

Riccia fluitans is suitable for aquariums ranging from beginner to advanced, although achieving a dense carpet is easier with moderate to high lighting and the addition of CO₂. Attach the plant securely to rocks or driftwood using fine mesh, fishing line or aquarium-safe thread until it establishes itself. Regular trimming encourages compact, healthy growth and prevents the lower layers from dying off. Maintain stable water conditions with regular fertilisation for the best colour and vigour. If not attached, the plant will naturally float and can also be used as a floating plant to provide cover for fry and shrimp.

Potential Issues and Tips:

• Melting: Newly introduced tissue culture plants can sometimes experience some melting (loss of leaves) as they adapt to the new environment. Providing stable water parameters and good lighting can minimise this.
• Algae: Imbalances in light, nutrients, or CO2 can lead to algae growth on the leaves. Maintaining proper balance and performing regular water changes can help prevent this.
• Colour Loss: Insufficient lighting or nutrient deficiencies (especially iron) can cause the vibrant red colour to fade.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is crucial for maintaining the desired shape and preventing the plant from overshadowing lower-growing species. Trim the tops and replant them to create a denser bush.

Tissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.

In ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.

Basic care instructions:

• Do not remove lid or contamination will occur
• Keep in well lit area
• Storage temperate should not exceed 30°C

Each pot is 50mm in diameter and packed full of healthy plants.