Red Rotala

Scientific Name: Rotala Rotundifolia Red

Appearance: Red stem plant, shifts from green to intense pink and red under strong lighting, It features a "transformer" trait, meaning its emergent leaves (grown out of water) are round and bright green, while submerged leaves become longer and more narrow.

Growth: It grows extremely fast (up to several inches per week) and readily produces side shoots when trimmed

Tank Placement: Midground and background

Temperature: 60–82°F

Light: high-quality lighting

Difficulty: Medium

CO₂: While the basic red varieties can survive without added carbon dioxide, injecting CO₂ and providing iron-rich fertilizers dramatically improves their color and growth rate.

*Pictures in description are similar to but not exact