Aquarium plant

rotala mexicana "Araguaia"

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

For midground and background planting, rotala mexicana "Araguaia" grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines difficult care, high light, required CO₂.

rotala mexicana "Araguaia" suits water with temperature 18–30 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–7 °dKH, CO₂ 25–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
18–30 °C
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
rotala

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FAQ

Where should rotala mexicana "Araguaia" be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does rotala mexicana "Araguaia" need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits rotala mexicana "Araguaia"?

Temperature: 18–30 °C.