Rotala vietnam

Name: Rotala vietnam
SKU: 12579
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$260.00

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Categories: Aquatic Plant, Planted Aquarium Tags: aquarium plant aquatic plant live plant Rotala vietnam

Description

Common Name: Rotala vietnam

Family Name: Lythraceae

Origin: Vietnam

Growth Rates: Slow
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Advanced
Lighting Requirements: Medium to High
CO2: Medium to High
Sold as a bunch of 6 stems
Height: 1.2” – 7.8”
Propagation: Cuttings
pH: 4.5 – 7.0
Can be grown in emerged: Yes

This species of Rotala grows in the shallow waters and wet ground of its native Vietnam. With moderate light, it will grow into a plant with green, needle-like leaves and a red stem, while intense light will give the leaves a lovely golden color. CO2 injection, iron, and a micronutrient-rich substrate are necessary to help the plant grow its best, and it will quickly have long shoots growing along the water’s surface if it is not trimmed. The top and lateral shoots can be cut and replanted to propagate the Rotala.

Its size and shape make the Vietnamese Rotala excellent in the midground or background, depending on how frequently you trim it, and its color will contrast well with green as well as red/pink plants, especially if planted in a tank dominated by other stem plants.

ers, the tips of the stems will develop a reddish orange hue.

Special Notes:

Rotala has fragile leaves! Be sure to handle with care.
Final coloration is ultimately dependent upon the conditions this plant is kept in. This is a live plant meaning size, shape and color may vary.
Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
Please be sure to remove this plant from its wrap. Remove the foam surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate.
CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

Important

Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation.
Most aquarium plants can grow both in and out of the water. When purchased, most of these plants will have solid leaves and a firm thick appearance. When planted under water, an amazing change takes place: the leaves grow much tender and laced with beautiful coloration.
Proper lighting, substrate, temperature, and healthy water conditions are essential for aquarium plants to yield the best results. The deeper the tank, the stronger the lighting system needed. And with good light and proper water conditions these plants will make your aquarium a beautiful aquatic garden.

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