Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'
Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- Growth typeStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height7.9–31.5" (20–80 cm)
About this plant
The 'Green' form of Rotala rotundifolia retains green foliage even under strong lighting. Its stems branch readily and can arch over, creating a full, bushy group. Regular, fairly strong pruning helps keep the planting dense and in proportion to the aquarium. Give the stems space to develop and shape the group to suit the surrounding planting.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Required
- 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
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Preferred temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Temperature
- 39–90°F (4–32°C)
- pH
- 4.5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 20–40 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 'Green'
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Where to buy Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Rotala
- Botanical name
- Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
