Rotala Rotundifolia, sold as a hand-tied bunch, is the most versatile and easiest-to-grow Rotala species — vigorous and undemanding even under moderate light without supplemental CO2, though it responds beautifully to better conditions with dense, bronze-and-pink-toned growth.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Not Required, but recommended |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Not required, but recommended |
| Type |
Stem |
| Max Height |
6-16" |
| Placement |
Midground to background, needs regular trimming |
| Light Level |
Medium to High (approx. 50-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Asia (widespread) |
| Other |
Also available as Tissue Culture. Formerly mislabeled in the trade as "Rotala indica" — that is a different species. |
Care & Planting: Remove foam/wrap before planting. Responds well to heavy trimming — becomes a dense, full bush.
A note on appearance: Many stem plants, including this one, are harvested in their above-water (emersed) form, and the photo may not reflect how it looks once fully adjusted to life underwater. Leaf shape and coloration commonly shift as the plant transitions to submersed growth — don't be surprised if new growth looks different from what arrived in your order. Give it a few weeks to acclimate before judging its final look.
