Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Familie : Lythraceae
Fine-stemmed plant with round light green leaves, very popular in aquascaping for its changing colors.
Beschreibung
Rotala rotundifolia is a stem plant reaching 30-50 cm. Its leaves are opposite, round to oval, light green, turning pink or red under high light. It produces small pink flowers in spikes. In aquariums, it grows fast and branches well. It is often used in background or midground. Coloration is influenced by light intensity and nutrients.
Lebensraum
Region :
Rice paddies, marshes, riverbanks
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-8, KH 2-5. Moderate to high lighting for good coloration. CO2 recommended (20-30 mg/L). Easy to moderate plant. Regular trimming to promote branching. Compatible with most fish. Liquid fertilizer and nutrient-rich substrate beneficial. Can be grown outdoors.