{"product_id":"rotala-indica","title":"Rotala Indica (Green)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"91\"\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eRotala indica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotala Green, Indian Toothcup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: India and Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20–50 cm (8–20 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"273\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beneficial, but not required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"407\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eLeaf Texture \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eRotala indica (Green)\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ebright green, narrow-leaved stem plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that grows in dense vertical stems. 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It works well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"912\"\u003enature-style\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eDutch-style\u003c\/strong\u003e layouts, especially in groups to form green hedges or contrast with red stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003esoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/strong\u003e, temperature range \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable conditions are key to healthy growth and full coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003emedium to high light\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain a compact, bushy form. Under low light, stems may become leggy and sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eNot required\u003c\/strong\u003e, but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal growth, better density, and faster development. CO₂ also helps prevent lower leaves from melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives with regular \u003cstrong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eliquid fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eiron, nitrates, and micronutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. It absorbs most nutrients from the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very easy via \u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003estem cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simply cut healthy tops and replant them into the substrate. 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