Rotala macrandra Tissue Culture – Striking Red Stem Plant for Aquascaping
Rotala macrandra is a highly prized red stem plant known for its deep red coloration, fine leaves, and upright growth. The tissue culture version provides a pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free start, making it ideal for sensitive shrimp tanks and high-tech planted aquariums.
Native to Southeast Asia, Rotala macrandra naturally grows in slow-moving streams and shallow wetlands. In aquariums, it develops tall, elegant stems densely covered with narrow leaves that intensify in red hue under strong light and CO₂ supplementation.
Lighting: Medium to high light is essential for vibrant red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Benefits from CO₂ injection and iron-rich liquid fertilizers for optimal color and density.
Placement: Ideal for background or midground; plant in clusters to create full, colorful coverage.
Water Parameters: Prefers 72–82°F (22–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim tops regularly to maintain bushy growth and encourage lateral shoots.
Pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free, perfect for sensitive tanks.
Sterile laboratory-grown for maximum plant health and vitality.
Ships in sealed nutrient gel cups — rinse and plant directly.
No quarantine required before adding to the aquarium.
Deep red stems provide dramatic contrast in aquascapes.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Ideal for high-light, CO₂-enriched planted tanks.
Adds texture, color, and height to midground and background areas.
Rotala macrandra Tissue Culture – Striking Red Stem Plant for Aquascaping
Rotala macrandra is a highly prized red stem plant known for its deep red coloration, fine leaves, and upright growth. The tissue culture version provides a pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free start, making it ideal for sensitive shrimp tanks and high-tech planted aquariums.
Native to Southeast Asia, Rotala macrandra naturally grows in slow-moving streams and shallow wetlands. In aquariums, it develops tall, elegant stems densely covered with narrow leaves that intensify in red hue under strong light and CO₂ supplementation.
Lighting: Medium to high light is essential for vibrant red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Benefits from CO₂ injection and iron-rich liquid fertilizers for optimal color and density.
Placement: Ideal for background or midground; plant in clusters to create full, colorful coverage.
Water Parameters: Prefers 72–82°F (22–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim tops regularly to maintain bushy growth and encourage lateral shoots.
Pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free, perfect for sensitive tanks.
Sterile laboratory-grown for maximum plant health and vitality.
Ships in sealed nutrient gel cups — rinse and plant directly.
No quarantine required before adding to the aquarium.
Deep red stems provide dramatic contrast in aquascapes.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Ideal for high-light, CO₂-enriched planted tanks.
Adds texture, color, and height to midground and background areas.
