Rotala Macrandra

🌿 Plant Profile: Rotala macrandra

• Common Name: Giant Red Rotala
• Origin: India
• Height: 20 – 50 cm
• pH: 5.5 – 7.0
• Care: Difficult (suitable for experienced aquarists)
• Light: High (intense lighting required for rich red coloration)
• CO₂: Required
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — trim the top and replant in substrate

• Growth Rate: Moderate

✅ Quick Notes:

• Rotala macrandra is known for its vibrant red to pink leaves and soft, delicate stems.
• Requires stable water parameters, nutrient-rich substrate, and consistent fertilization (especially iron) to thrive.
• Best used as a focal point or mid-background plant in aquascapes.
• Without proper light and CO₂, the plant may melt or lose its intense coloration.