- Stem plant
- Medium to difficult (sources differ)
- High light
- CO₂: required
Rotala macrandra
Difficult stem plant for high light. It needs added CO₂. It is used in the midground and background. Growth is fast, and it is rated difficult to keep.
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At a glance
- Plant type
- Stem plant Midground, Background
- Light
- High
- CO₂
- Required
- Difficulty
- Medium to difficult (sources differ) Growth rate: Medium to fast (sources differ)
- Height
- 4–12 in (10–30 cm)
- Water
- Not recorded pH 6.5–7.5
- Leaf color
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- Red
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Botanical name
- Rotala macrandra
In the tank
Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.
Origin
Native to Asia
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked dailyAll photos
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Rotala macrandra stems with small leaves and pink flower spikes growing emersed on soil -
Rotala macrandra reddish flowering stems growing on soil
Questions
Does Rotala macrandra need strong light?
Rotala macrandra grows in high light.
Does Rotala macrandra need CO₂?
Yes. Without added CO₂ Rotala macrandra tends to stall and melt.
Where does Rotala macrandra go in the tank?
Rotala macrandra is used in the midground and background.
