Aquarium plant

Rotala rotundifolia "Singapore Blood Red"

Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height15–60 cm (5.9–23.6")

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–28°C (64–82°F)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
15–60 cm (5.9–23.6")

Water conditions

Temperature
18–28°C (64–82°F)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–30 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
10–20 cm (3.9–7.9")
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Red

Grow it successfully

What you’ll need to grow Rotala rotundifolia "Singapore Blood Red"

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Botanical name
Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne

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