Plant Specifications:
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Origin: |
Asia |
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Care: |
Moderate to Advanced |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to High |
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Placement: |
Foreground to Midground |
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Size: |
10cm - 20cm + |
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Nutrient Requirements: |
High nutrient and CO2 Required |
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Preferred Water Chemistry: |
pH 6.5-7.5 |
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Growth: |
Medium to Fast |
Plant Description:
Rotala macrandra is part of the Rotala genus. They are native to wetlands and found along rice paddies in Asia, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate.
Rotala macrandra is a stem plant that is adored because of its bushy growth and rainbow of colors it exhibits under different water conditions. Under bright light, the tips and stem will turn a deep red. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by stem cuttings.
In the aquarium, Rotala macrandra is a moderate to difficult to care for plant that requires medium to high light and high fertilization and CO2 supplementation for the best health and coloration. 'Macrandra' is ideal for high tech aquariums.
This plant is a medium to fast grower and will require frequent trimming and pruning to keep it in its best health and shape.
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- Your plants will be free of pests and unwanted organisms.
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