An easy care plant, Rotala Rotundifolia Red can get tall, so be sure to add it towards the back of your aquarium! Don't let any floaters block its light!
When it gets plenty of good lighting, Rotala will start to 'pearl" oxygen. It's stunning!
You may even consider adding Iron supplementation and fertilizers. While not strictly necessary, this plant fits right into a higher-tech aquarium!
Rotalas are generally emergent- growing plants, which means they'll grow right up and out of your water! The leaf structure will change as well, which makes a very cool bog-type effect. This is how I grow them so they fare best on their way to you.
Bunches are 5-8" tall!
Grown both EMERGED and SUBMERGED.
Growing requirements:
- 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Ph 6-8
- Medium to High light intensity.
- Medium- Fast growth
- Gets leggier, and more green with lower light.
- Co2 not necessary, but recommended for best color.
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!