Rotala sp. 'Myanmar' Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Plant Profile
Rotala sp. 'Myanmar' is a captivating regional variant within the iconic Rotala stem plant family. Featuring long, delicate stems lined with dense, narrow foliage, this species delivers rapid growth and a lush, vibrant appearance. Under standard lighting, it maintains a fresh, bright green coloration, but when grown under high-intensity light and pressurized CO2, its upper leaf tips blush with soft golden and pink hues. Exceptionally striking when planted in dense clusters, Rotala sp. 'Myanmar' responds vigorously to routine trimming, making it an ideal choice for sculpting full, bushy background hedges or structured Dutch-style plant streets.
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
- Foliage blushes with golden and pink highlights under strong lighting and CO2.
- Fast-growing and produces prolific side shoots when trimmed to build lush background hedges.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Thoroughly wash away the nutrient gel from the roots with your fingers before parting it out into manageable portions. *Rotala leaves are fragile, so handle stems with care during preparation.
- Use fine-tip pinsettes to plant small stem clusters 1 inch apart into aquarium soil.
- Provide high-intensity lighting and pressurized CO2 injection (20–30 ppm); consistent fertilization with a liquid macro and micro formula yields robust growth and prevents lower 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 stem tops with straight scissors once they reach the desired height to encourage dense side-branching. 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 sp. 'Myanmar' |
| Common Name(s) | Rotala Myanmar, Rotala sp. Myanmar |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Stem Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Easy to Medium |
| Light Requirement | High |
| CO2 Requirement | Required (20–30 ppm recommended for color and stem density) |
| Placement / Usage | Midground / Background Bushing |
| Height / Size | 4–12”+ (Cup portion size: 2–3”) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.5–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Cuttings (Cut stem tops or lateral shoots and replant) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Myanmar) |
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 sp. 'Myanmar'?
To encourage Rotala sp. 'Myanmar' 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 sp. 'Myanmar' 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.