Rotala Mayaca

🌿 Plant Profile: Rotala mayaca

• Common Name: Mayaca Red Rotala
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Height: 20 – 40 cm
• pH: 5.5 – 7.5
• Care: Moderate
• Light: Medium to High (higher light brings out reddish hues)
• CO₂: Recommended for vibrant growth
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — replant trimmed tops in the substrate
• Growth Rate: Fast

✅ Quick Notes:

• Rotala mayaca has soft, needle-like leaves that give it a delicate, feathery appearance — excellent for contrast in planted tanks.
• Color ranges from green to reddish-pink under intense light and proper nutrients.
• Requires frequent trimming due to rapid vertical growth.
• Best used in mid-ground to background sections of the aquarium.