Tropica Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' 1-2-GROW

Rotala 'Blood Red', for sure has the most intense red colouring of all Rotala rotundifolia forms. Under the same conditions, this Rotala has a darker red shade than other red rotalas. As with "normal" Rotala rotundifolia, the shoots grow mostly upright to ascending, in very strong light also more or less horizontally. As with "normal" Rotala rotundifolia, the shoots grow to over 50 cm long, but look better if they are kept about 20 - 40 cm high by cutting and replanting cuttings. They branch quite well, the bushy growth is promoted by occasional pruning. 

This splendid red stem plant shares fast growth and easy culture with other forms of round-leaved Rotala. It still grows in moderate lighting and without added CO₂, but looks best with strong light, added CO₂ and complete macro and micronutrient fertilisation through the water column. Propagation is easy via head cuttings and side shoots.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand for this plant, Tropica is supplying retailers with quite young plants, which means the cups are not filled to the top. Due to the young leaves, this might make the plant look unhealthy or damaged/melted. Please be assured that the plants are fine and will grow as normal. Excessive shaking in transit can make this look worse.

Plant info

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The liquid media has made it possible to propose new exciting species to the hobby. They are already perfectly adapted to  underwater growth in your tank!

Small plants with great success. 1•2•Grow! Are very young plants cultivated and delivered directly from our laboratory. The plants are guaranteed to be free from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are totally harmless for sensitive shrimp and fish. The range offers unique plants!

Success with your aquarium depends largely on the proper plant choice. In a 1•2•Grow! cup you buy a myriad of plants which can be divided into small portions and cover a larger area. Plants are compact from the start so you will experience a dense and beautiful growth, if you give them the right fertilser and CO2 from the start! The range is perfect for small and medium sized aquariums, and your patience will be rewarded.