Rotala Rotundifolia

🌿 Plant Profile: Rotala rotundifolia

• Common Name: Roundleaf Rotala
• Origin: Southeast Asia (India, China, Vietnam)
• Height: 15 – 30+ cm
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Care: Easy to Moderate
• Light: Medium to High (higher light brings out pink/red coloration)
• CO₂: Not mandatory but recommended for better growth and color
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — snip and replant tops or side shoots
• Growth Rate: Fast

✅ Quick Notes:

• Despite the name, submerged leaves are narrow and elongated — only emersed leaves are rounded.
• Under high light and CO₂, it develops beautiful pink to reddish tips, making it ideal for mid-to-background color contrast.
• Responds well to frequent trimming, which helps it bush out and form dense, colorful clusters.
• Suitable for beginners but appreciated by aquascapers for its color variation and adaptability.