rotala wallichii
Rotala wallichii
rotala wallichii is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height3.9–11.8" (10–30 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Required
- Temperature
- 59–86°F (15–30°C)
- Placement
- Midground, Background
- Growth type
- Stem plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 3.9–11.8" (10–30 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 59–86°F (15–30°C)
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 20–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- Red
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What you’ll need to grow rotala wallichii
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
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Where to buy rotala wallichii
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Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Rotala
- Botanical name
- Rotala wallichii
