Rotala rotundifolia Tissue Culture – Lush Red-Green Stem Plant for Aquascaping
Rotala rotundifolia is a popular stem plant prized for its fast growth, lush leaves, and vibrant red to green coloration depending on light intensity. The tissue culture version provides a pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free start, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and high-tech planted aquariums.
Native to Southeast Asia, Rotala rotundifolia naturally grows along riverbanks and flooded fields. In aquariums, it develops upright stems with rounded leaves that gradually turn pink to red under high light and CO₂, creating dense, colorful midground or background coverage.
Lighting: Medium to high light is required for red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Benefits from CO₂ supplementation and iron-rich fertilizers for optimal color and density.
Placement: Ideal for midground or background; plant stems in clusters for a full, bushy effect.
Water Conditions: Prefers 70–82°F (21–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim regularly to maintain shape, encourage lateral growth, and prevent shading lower leaves.
Completely pest-, algae-, and snail-free, perfect for sensitive tanks.
Lab-grown under sterile conditions for maximum plant health and vitality.
Ships in sealed cups with nutrient gel — rinse and plant directly.
No quarantine required before introduction to the aquarium.
Creates dense midground or background coverage with bright red-green foliage.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Adds color contrast and texture to aquascapes.
Suitable for CO₂-enriched and high-light aquariums.
Rotala rotundifolia Tissue Culture – Lush Red-Green Stem Plant for Aquascaping
Rotala rotundifolia is a popular stem plant prized for its fast growth, lush leaves, and vibrant red to green coloration depending on light intensity. The tissue culture version provides a pest-free, algae-free, and snail-free start, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and high-tech planted aquariums.
Native to Southeast Asia, Rotala rotundifolia naturally grows along riverbanks and flooded fields. In aquariums, it develops upright stems with rounded leaves that gradually turn pink to red under high light and CO₂, creating dense, colorful midground or background coverage.
Lighting: Medium to high light is required for red coloration and compact growth.
CO₂ & Nutrients: Benefits from CO₂ supplementation and iron-rich fertilizers for optimal color and density.
Placement: Ideal for midground or background; plant stems in clusters for a full, bushy effect.
Water Conditions: Prefers 70–82°F (21–28°C), pH 6.0–7.5, soft to moderately hard water.
Maintenance: Trim regularly to maintain shape, encourage lateral growth, and prevent shading lower leaves.
Completely pest-, algae-, and snail-free, perfect for sensitive tanks.
Lab-grown under sterile conditions for maximum plant health and vitality.
Ships in sealed cups with nutrient gel — rinse and plant directly.
No quarantine required before introduction to the aquarium.
Creates dense midground or background coverage with bright red-green foliage.
Fast-growing and easy to propagate from cuttings.
Adds color contrast and texture to aquascapes.
Suitable for CO₂-enriched and high-light aquariums.
