Aquarium plant

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
  • Height10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
15–30 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
10–30 cm (3.9–11.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Botanical name
Rotala wallichii

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