Rotala wallichii – Tissue Culture (Premium Fine-Leaf Red Stem Plant)

Add elegance, color, and ultra-fine texture to your aquascape with Rotala wallichii, one of the most delicate and visually impressive stem plants available. Known for its soft, feathery needle-like leaves and vibrant pink to reddish tones, this plant creates a stunning, high-end look in planted aquariums.

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

• Extra-fine, feathery foliage for soft texture
• Bright pink to red coloration under proper lighting
• Flowing, delicate movement in water current
• Tissue culture grown – no pests, algae, or snails
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free

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Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Rotala wallichii
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Background
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: High
• CO₂: Required
• Nutrients: High demand (especially iron)

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Growth Style 

Rotala wallichii is prized for its:

• Ultra-thin, needle-like leaves in dense whorls
• Soft, feathery appearance unlike most stem plants
• Beautiful pink to red hues in high-tech tanks

Perfect for creating a soft, flowing background and adding fine detail contrast

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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 gently into substrate with spacing

 Tip: Plant in small clusters to create a fuller, more dramatic effect as it grows.

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Care Notes (Important)

• Requires stable CO₂ and strong lighting
• Sensitive to water parameter fluctuations
• Needs consistent nutrient dosing (especially iron)
• Trim regularly and replant tops for density

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What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Rotala wallichii Tissue Culture
• Multiple healthy stems ready to plant

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Perfect For

• High-tech planted aquariums
• Dutch-style layouts
• Competition aquascapes
• Experienced aquascapers
• Fine-texture background planting

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Pro Aquascaper Tip

For maximum color and fullness:

• Use high-intensity lighting
• Maintain stable CO₂ levels
• Dose iron regularly
• Trim and replant frequently to build dense clusters

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