rotala macrandra 'Butterfly'
rotala macrandra 'Butterfly' is a stem plant suited to midground planting.
MidgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 72–86°F (22–30°C)
- Placement
- Midground
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 72–86°F (22–30°C)
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Red
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow rotala macrandra 'Butterfly'
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
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Where to buy rotala macrandra 'Butterfly'
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Rotala
