Rotala rotundifolia

Family : Lythraceae

PlantFreshwaterstem plant

Fine-stemmed plant with round light green leaves, very popular in aquascaping for its changing colors.

Rotala rotundifolia — photo 1 sur 4 — Franz Xaver · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.01 / 4

Popularity

Stem plant

fast growing, needs trimming

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Southeast Asia

Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Rice paddies, marshes, riverbanks

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH3–8 °dGH

KH2–5 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 30 mg/L

Light

High

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

40 L

Min. group

Adult size

50 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

paisible

Propagation

boutures de tige

Care notes

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.

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