Common Name: Rotala Indica Green, Rotala Rotundifolia Green
Rotala Indica Green, commonly interchanged with Rotala Rotundifolia Green, is a beautiful aquatic stem plant that displays a bright green pop in the planted aquarium. This particular variation maintains its green hue despite parameters in the aquarium, making it a popular choice for those interested in fully green aquarium plants. Like other Rotala plants, Rotala Indica Green can be grown in both submerged and emersed conditions. When submerged in the aquarium, Rotala Indica Green’s leaves become narrow and slender while its emersed form produces round, coin-shaped foliage. Rotala Indica Green is a fast grower once stablished and will require frequent trimming to maintain the desired look or to achieve a bushy look.
Propagating Rotala is like any other stem plant, simply cut the stem and replant.
Notes:
- You may receive this plant in its emersed or submerged form depending on availability and seasonality. Click to learn more about Emersed vs. Submerged-Grown Aquatic Plants for Aquascaping.
- 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. For instructions on how to properly prep “bunched“ aquarium plants, click here.
- CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Height: 5-12”
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Medium
Co2: Recommended
Propagation: Cut stem, new growth, or lateral shoots
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast