Rotala Orange Juice

This Rotala species is found in the shallow waterways and wet ground of its native Vietnam. It will grow into a plant with green, needle-like leaves and a red stem in moderate light, while high light will turn the leaves a gorgeous golden color. CO2 infusion, iron, and a micronutrient-rich substrate are required to help the plant grow its best, and if not clipped, it will fast have long branches growing along the water's surface. To reproduce the Rotala, remove the top and lateral stems and replant them.

The Vietnamese Rotala's size and form make it ideal for the midground or background, depending on how regularly you trim it, and its color contrasts nicely with green as well as red/pink plants, especially if planted in a tank dominated by other stem plants.

Grown in low tech. Buyer will receive one bunch.  

Genus: Rotala

Family Name: Lythraceae

Origin: Vietnam

Height: 1.2” - 7.8”

pH: 4.5 - 7.0

Care: Medium

Light: Medium to High

Co2: Medium to High

Propagation: Cuttings

Growth Rate: Fast