Red Rotala

🌿 Plant Profile: Rotala rotundifolia 'Red'

• Common Name: Red Rotala
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Height: 20–50 cm (can grow taller under optimal conditions)
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Care: Easy to Moderate
• Light: Medium to High (higher light intensifies red coloration)
• CO₂: Recommended for vibrant red hues and healthy growth
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — simply cut and replant the tops
• Growth Rate: Fast

✅ Quick Notes:

• Under strong lighting and with CO₂ injection, the leaves turn a vibrant reddish-pink, especially near the top.
• Grows vertically in dense clusters, ideal for midground or background.
• Trimming encourages bushier, more compact growth.
• It thrives in nutrient-rich substrates and appreciates regular fertilization.