rotala indica
Rotala indica
rotala indica is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height2–4.7" (5–12 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 64–86°F (18–30°C)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2–4.7" (5–12 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 64–86°F (18–30°C)
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 10–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Cuttings
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Rotala
- Botanical name
- Rotala indica