Looking great
Thanks for the healthy plants, my work in progress appreciates the lovely easy plants.
Sherry P.
Common Name: Rotala Macrandra Green
The Rotala Macrandra, commonly known as the Giant Rotala, is a beautiful plant from Asia.
Rotala is highly demanding, needing high-intensity lighting, no shade, and high Co2 injection. To prevent shading, the individual stems must be planted far enough apart for the lower leaves to get enough light. Once established the plant grows quickly: up to 4” per week, in ideal conditions. To achieve a slight red tint at the tips of the leaves, ensure that this Rotala has plenty of phosphates (1.5 - 2.0 ppm) and not too much nitrate. (10ppm or less.) An incorrect amount of either of these nutrients will lead to stunted growth or discolored leaves.
Notes:
Family Name: Lythraceae
Origin: India
Height: 4-12”
pH: 6.5-7.5
Care: Difficult
Light: Medium to High
Co2: Required
Propagation: Cut the stem and replant
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast