Aquarium plant
rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf'
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines difficult care, medium light, required CO₂.
rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' suits water with temperature 18–30 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–12 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height2–3 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 18–30 °C
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- rotala
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FAQ
Where should rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf'?
Temperature: 18–30 °C.
How tall does rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' grow?
Height: 2–3 cm.