Rotala Rotundifolia Red

$7
Rotala Rotundifolia Red Common Name

Rotala Rotundifolia is a well-known and well-known Southeast Asian stem plant. It is distinguished by long delicate stems with thin spherical vertical leaves sprouting from the sides of the stems. This stem plant can produce a deep red hue when dosed with heavy iron and Plant Food fertilizer.

This plant is ideal for background placement and can provide a good contrast to other green plants. Rotala Rotundifolia Red grows best when planted densely, with the bundles separated into individual stems and spaced about half an inch apart to enable each stem ample space to grow. When planted in groups, it creates a striking effect in your aquascape like a dense red shrub.

Propagation is similar to that of any other stem plant; simply cut and replace anywhere along the stem. Because this plant grows quickly, frequent trimming is recommended to keep it thick and prevent the bottom leaves from becoming light-deprived.

Family Name: Lythraceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

Height: 4-8”

pH: 6.5-7.5

Care: Easy

Light: High

Co2: 20-30ppm

 Propagation: Cuttings

 Growth Rate: Fast