Red Rotala

Red Rotala Rotala plant, is an attractive, versatile plant with small, rounded leaves. Rotala is valued for its easy growth habit, interesting color, and the texture it adds to aquariums

Plant in aquariums in regular substrate such as small gravel or sand. Rotala in aquariums are light green to red, depending on the intensity of the light. Bright light brings out the beauty and color. In too much shade, Rotala aquatic plants may be long and lanky with a greenish yellow color. Rotala grows rapidly and can be pruned to prevent the plant from becoming too bushy. Be sure to prune as needed to allow sufficient space between plants, as fish love to swim in the jungle-like growth. Aquarium water temperature is ideally between 62- and 82-degrees F. (17-28 C.). Check the pH regularly and maintain the level between 5 and 7.2. Rotala is easy to propagate for more tanks or to share with aquarium loving friends. Just cut a 4-inch (10 cm.) length of stem. Remove the lower leaves and plant the stem in aquarium substrate. Roots will develop quickly.