Rotala mexicana 'Goiás'

Rotala mexicana Schltdl. & Cham.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required
  • Height0.8–3.9" (2–10 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
64–86°F (18–30°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
0.8–3.9" (2–10 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
64–86°F (18–30°C)
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
runners and cuttings
Color
Green, Red

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What you’ll need to grow Rotala mexicana 'Goiás'

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Botanical name
Rotala mexicana Schltdl. & Cham.

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