rotala macrandra 'Mini Type 4'

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Entity overview

rotala macrandra 'Mini Type 4' is mapped for discovery as fast-growth stem plant with midground placement.

Structured classification connects the profile with genus rotala, family Lythraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Care data interpretation

The care profile combines difficult difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The plant profile allows for emersed growth.

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Water parameter context

Aquarium parameters listed here include temperature 18–30 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–12 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

For dosing context, nutrient ranges include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.3 mg/L.

For this profile: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Growth and use data

Propagation data lists cuttings.

Color tags are red.

The usage field includes accent.

All ranges on this page come from available Plant Library fields and may vary between individual aquariums.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–30 °C
Placement
midground
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.3 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
rotala

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