Phyllanthus fluitans - Red Root Floater

Originally from the Amazon river basin. The leaves vary in colour depending on conditions, from bright green to dark. It has small white flowers in good lighting & low nitrogen levels. In warm conditions it can spread significantly more than 30cm in a season but it is not hardy. 

Not hardy. Remove decaying plants after first frost.  To overwinter, place in shallow water with a little soil for the roots to grow into. Keep in good light at above 10 °c.  Return to the pond late April - May when there is no risk of frost.

Likes full sun to part shade

Flowers - May - July

Colour - White

Height min - 10

Height max - 30

Spread min - 15

Spread max - 25