Rotala Green Vitro Culture

Rotala rotundifolia 'Green', commonly known as Rotala Green, is a versatile and attractive aquarium plant prized for its vibrant green leaves. This plant thrives in a variety of water conditions and is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Key Features:

• Growth Habit: In high light and with CO2 supplementation, Rotala Green grows low and compact, making it an excellent choice for a carpet plant. Regular trimming encourages this low, dense growth, creating a lush green carpet across the substrate.
• Light Requirements: Under moderate to high light conditions, Rotala Green thrives and maintains its compact growth form. In low light, it grows straight and tall, providing a different but still attractive vertical element to your aquascape.
• Versatility: Whether used as a foreground carpet in high light setups or as a mid-to-background plant in lower light conditions, Rotala Green adapts well and adds vibrant greenery to any aquarium.

Care Guidelines:

• Light Intensity: Moderate to high for compact growth; low light will result in taller growth
• CO2 Supplementation: Beneficial for optimal growth and compact form
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain a low, dense carpet
• Growth Rate: Fast in high light and CO2 conditions; moderate in low light

Rotala Green is perfect for creating a dense, lush carpet in your aquarium with the right conditions, or for adding height and greenery in lower light setups. Enhance your aquascape with the versatile and beautiful Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'.

Propagation

Propagation of Rotala Rotundifolia Green is straightforward. This plant propagates through stem cuttings. Simply cut a healthy stem and replant it in the substrate, where it will develop roots and grow into a new plant.