rotala sp. "Long Leaf"
Entity overview
The profile associates rotala sp. "Long Leaf" with fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement tags.
The plant is classified in the profile under genus rotala, family Lythraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.
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Growth and use data
The profile gives growth details for height 20–60 cm and width 3–5 cm.
Propagation information includes cuttings.
Care data interpretation
Aquarium care fields show medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.
The care profile includes possible emersed growth.
Planning tool: Calculate suitable lighting.
Water parameter context
Water conditions in the profile cover temperature 22–30 °C, pH from 5, KH 0–10 °dKH, and CO2 up to 30 mg/L.
Related calculator: Estimate CO2 balance.
Nutrient range context
Nutrient-related values in this profile include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.
Continue with: Calculate nutrient dosing.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
- Placement
- midground and background
- Growth type
- stem
- Aquarium suitability
- Yes
- Approx. height
- 20–60 cm
Water parameters
- pH
- from 5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- up to 30 mg/L
Nutrient ranges
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- rotala
