Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Potted Plant

Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Potted Plant

The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves.

Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves. It forms side shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently.

Also known as Rotala indica.

Rotala rotundifolia Plant Information

• Expert Level: Easy
• Type: Stem
• Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
• Height: 15-30+cm – Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
• Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
• CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L