- Stem plant
- Medium
- Medium–high light
- CO₂: recommended
Rotala indica
Indian toothcup
Medium stem plant for medium and high light. It grows better with added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.
Single source · Reviewed Oct 3, 2026
At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Midground, Background
- Light
- Medium, High
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Difficulty
- Medium Growth rate: Medium
- Height
- 5–12 in (13–30 cm)
- Water
- Not recorded pH 6–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Green
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Side shoots
- Botanical name
- Rotala indica
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
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Rotala indica stems showing emersed and submerged leaf forms side by side in an aquarium
Questions
Does Rotala indica need strong light?
Rotala indica grows in medium or high light.
Does Rotala indica need CO₂?
It grows without it, but added CO₂ helps Rotala indica grow faster and denser.
Where does Rotala indica go in the tank?
Rotala indica is used in the midground and background.
