Rotala Macrandra 'Bangladesh' Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Rotala Macrandra 'Bangladesh' is an aquatic stem plant with delicate, wavy-edged leaves that display an exceptionally saturated blood-red to deep crimson color under high-tech conditions. Best suited for experienced hobbyists running high-tech setups, it thrives under high lighting, strong CO2, and elevated phosphate levels. Positioned sparingly as a centerpiece in front of light green background plants or sculpted into a structured Dutch-style street, routine trimming encourages rapid branching and builds an eye-catching focal point.
Tissue Culture cups ensure your aquascape gets a super clean starting point. Lab‑grown and fully sterile, it arrives without pests, snails, duckweed, or any unwanted algae. It’s the go‑to option for anyone who wants peace of mind when adding fresh greenery to a carefully maintained setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- Intense blood-red and crimson foliage creates an unrivaled focal centerpiece in high-tech aquascapes.
- Fast-growing stem species that easily branches into dense, colorful hedges when properly pruned.
Care & Planting Instructions
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Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide medium-to-high lighting and pressurized CO2 injection; consistent fertilization with a specialized liquid macro and micro formula (maintaining 1.5–2.0 ppm phosphate and lean nitrates under 10 ppm) yields robust stem growth and prevents bottom leaf yellowing. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden parameter swings to prevent stem melting or rotting.
- Trim main stem tops with sharp straight scissors once they reach the desired height, and replant trimmings directly into substrate to propagate and thicken the bush. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rotala macrandra 'Bangladesh' |
| Common Name(s) | Rotala Macrandra Bangladesh, Giant Red Rotala Bangladesh |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Advanced / Difficult |
| Light Requirement | Medium to High (High light required to prevent lower leaf loss) |
| CO2 Requirement | Required (Essential for vibrant red pigmentation and healthy growth) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground / Background Centerpiece |
| Height / Size | 4–12”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.5–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Cuttings (Cut stem tops or lateral shoots and replant) |
| Origin | Asia (India / Bangladesh) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?
Lower leaf loss (leggy stems) usually occurs when lighting cannot reach the bottom of the plant due to overcrowding or shading from larger plants. Spacing individual stems slightly apart during initial planting and maintaining strong light penetration will keep lower leaves healthy.
2. How do I achieve a thick, bushy forest with Rotala Macrandra Bangladesh?
To encourage Rotala Macrandra Bangladesh to form a dense hedge, routinely trim the main stem tops once established. Each cut site will sprout multiple lateral side shoots, doubling the stem density and creating a tight, bushy group.
3. How do I prepare Rotala Macrandra Bangladesh Tissue Culture before planting?
Carefully remove the gel from the roots by washing the plant in a bowl of room-temperature water or gently rinsing it under a tap. Once the gel is removed, separate the cluster into smaller clumps or individual stems and plant them into substrate using fine pinsettes.