Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice

Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice. This aquatic stem plant is similar to its popular relative, Rotala Rotundifolia, but features bright orange coloration as its name states. We grow Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice submerged. Rotala species sprout longer and more narrow leaves that pair extremely well against other green aquatic plants. When dosing high iron and Plant Food fertilizer, this stem plant can develop its intense coloration. This plant is perfect for background placement and can add some nice contrast to the usual green plants. It’s best planted densely by separating the bundles into individual stems and spacing them out about half an inch apart to allow each stem enough space to grow. When planted in groups, it has a dazzling effect as a thick red bush in your aquascape.

Propagation is like any other stem plant, simply cut anywhere along the stem and replace. This plant grows relatively fast so frequent pruning is recommended to keep it growing thick and prevent the bottom leaves from getting starved off of lighting.

Notes:

• Rotala has fragile leaves! Be sure to handle with care.
• Final coloration is ultimately dependent upon the conditions this plant is kept in. This is a live plant meaning size, shape and color may vary.
• Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
• Please be sure to remove this plant from its wrap. Remove the foam surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate.
• CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
• Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

• Common Name: Rotala Orange Juice
• Family Name: Lythraceae
• Native To: Southeast Asia
• Lighting: High
• pH: 5-8
• Growth Demands: Easy
• Growth Form: Stem
• Growth Rate: Fast
• True Aquatic: Yes
• Placement In Tank: Midground
• Available As: Bunch