Rotala rotundifolia – Tissue Culture (Versatile Stem Plant)

Build a lush, natural aquascape with Rotala rotundifolia, one of the most popular and versatile stem plants in the hobby. Known for its easy growth, soft flowing stems, and ability to develop red tones under strong lighting, it’s a go-to plant for both beginners and advanced aquascapers.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

• Extremely versatile and easy to grow
• Green to red coloration depending on lighting
• Perfect for shaping into dense bushes
• Tissue culture grown – no pests, algae, or snails
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free

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🌿 Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Midground / Background
• Difficulty: Easy
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting: Low to High
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for compact growth)

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Growth Style 

Rotala rotundifolia adapts to your setup:

• Low light → bright green, taller growth
• High light → orange to reddish tones
• Frequent trimming → dense, bushy clusters

 Perfect for creating dynamic backgrounds or soft midground transitions

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 How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Separate into individual stems/plantlets
4. Plant each stem into substrate with spacing                                                              Tip: Trim and replant tops regularly to create a fuller, more compact bush.

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Care Notes

• Very forgiving and beginner-friendly
• Grows upward quickly without trimming
• Stronger lighting enhances red coloration
• CO₂ improves growth speed and density

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What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Rotala rotundifolia Tissue Culture
• Multiple healthy stems ready to plant and grow

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Perfect For

• Beginner planted tanks
• Background planting
• Nature and jungle-style aquascapes
• Dutch-style layouts
• Shrimp tanks

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

Use Rotala rotundifolia:

• As a base plant for background structure
• Trimmed into rounded bushes for a clean layout
• Behind carpet plants for a layered aquascape look

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