rotala rotundifolia

Rotala rotundifolia

rotala rotundifolia is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–31.5" (20–80 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
39–90°F (4–32°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–31.5" (20–80 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
39–90°F (4–32°C)
pH
4.5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
0.8–2" (2–5 cm)
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Green

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What you’ll need to grow rotala rotundifolia

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Botanical name
Rotala rotundifolia

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