{"product_id":"rotala-macrandra-green-uns-tissue-culture","title":"Rotala Macrandra 'Green' UNS Tissue Culture","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotala Macrandra Green is a classic green cultivar of one of aquascaping's most beloved stem plants. It's known for its soft, wavy leaves and fast growth, with lush light-green coloration that can develop delicate pink to orange tips under high lighting and regular nutrient dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stem plant works well as a background or midground plant, where its fast vertical growth can be trimmed into dense, textured bushes. Green Rotala is considered a demanding plant and performs best in high-tech aquariums with strong lighting and pressurized CO2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue culture aquarium plants are grown in a controlled laboratory environment and arrive free of algae, pests, and other unwanted organisms, making them a convenient option for establishing a clean planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"91yq83\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eDelicate leaves give the plant a soft, textured appearance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dzpiob\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eCan develop pink to orange tones on newer growth when conditions are well suited to the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cgw3ga\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eResponds well to regular trimming, allowing you to shape and maintain a dense group of stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b5iss8\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eTissue culture format provides a clean starting point without algae or common aquarium pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obk42c\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eIndividual portions can be planted separately to spread the cup across a larger area of the aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the plant from the cup and gently wash away all nutrient gel with clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate the tissue culture into several smaller portions rather than planting the entire clump together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant individual portions into nutrient-rich aquarium substrate, spacing them slightly apart so light can reach the lower growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala Macrandra Green requires high-intensity lighting and pressurized CO2 for healthy growth and leaf development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental changes to help prevent leaf loss or stunted growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo encourage pink and orange coloration on the leaf tips, maintain phosphate around 1.5–2.0 ppm with nitrate around 10 ppm or less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome leaf loss may occur as the plant adjusts to aquarium conditions. New submerged growth should develop as it acclimates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, trim the taller stems to encourage branching and replant healthy cuttings to propagate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to prevent leaf melt or stem stunting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim stem tops with straight scissors once they reach the water surface to encourage dense side branching, and replant trimmings directly into substrate to propagate. Read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/blogs\/aquascaping-guides-and-tips\/how-to-trim-and-propagate-aquarium-plants#:~:text=the%20original%20plant.-,Stem%20Plants,-Aquatic%20stem%20plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etrimming \u0026amp; propagation guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eListed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotala macrandra 'Green'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotala Macrandra Green, Giant Green Rotala\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLythraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlant Type \/ Taxonomy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare Difficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficult \/ High-Tech Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired (Essential for healthy leaf formation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlacement \/ Usage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground \/ Midground Bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight \/ Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–12”+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to Fast (Up to 4” per week)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings (Cut stem and replant tops)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Why are the lower leaves falling off my stem plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How do I get my Rotala Macrandra Green to display pink tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage subtle pink and reddish highlights on the leaf tips, provide high light intensity, pressurized CO2, and maintain high phosphate levels (around 1.5–2.0 ppm) with moderate-to-low nitrate concentration (10 ppm or less).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CPA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45228816236744,"sku":"UNP8892T","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1167\/8568\/files\/rotala-macrandra-green-uns-tissue-culture-1261600001.jpg?v=1791482893","url":"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/products\/rotala-macrandra-green-uns-tissue-culture","provider":"Buce Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}