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Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'

Live freshwater plant Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' - Rotala Blood Red for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' - Rotala Blood Red. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'
Rotala Blood Red
$8.95

Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' is a stunning aquarium plant that adds a splash of vivid colour to any aquascape. It is a cultivar of the very popular Rotala rotundifolia species, but with a unique deep red red colouration that is most intense under high lighting conditions.

One of the most striking feature of Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' is its bright red leaves. The leaves are slightly translucent and the intense colouration intensifies under high lighting conditions. When grown in lower light, the plant's leaves grow much greener, and in medium light they will be a lighter red. The stems of the plant are also red, making it an attractive option for midground or background plantings, contrasting well against the greens of other plants.

This aquatic plant is relatively easy to grow, but does look best in high-tech setups where CO2 supplementation, high lighting and regular fertilisation can really bring out its colours.

Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' is a relatively fast-growing plant, and it can be propagated by stem cuttings. When pruning the plant, it is best to cut the stems back by half or more to encourage branching and bushier growth. This will create a denser and more lush appearance in the aquarium. Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' makes a stunning addition to the aquarium and can easily create a striking focal point in the aquascape.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

High

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Tall

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Stem

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Native to:

CULTIVAR