Rotala Rotundifolia | Return to Aquarium page |
Scientific Name | Rotala rotundifolia |
Common Name | Rotala Rotundifolia, Dwarf Rotala |
Origin | Italy, Russia, Asia |
Mature Height | Medium to tall |
Coloration | Light green and pink |
Placement | Rear and corners |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Lighting | 3.0 - 5.0 watts/gallon |
Temperature | 64 - 83°F |
pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
Hardness | 3 - 25 dGH |
Propagation | Easy to propagate by replanting cuttings |
Notes | I've had reasonably good success with this plant. Propagation is simple - when an individual plant gets too tall, I cut the top half off and replant it. The bottom half that I left in place then starts sprouting lots of side shoots, which can also be cut and planted within a few weeks. After several weeks of this you end up with a nice, densely planted area. |
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