{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia-tc","title":"Rotala rotundifolia TC","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala is one of the least-demanding\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especies and is a thriving midground or background plant in the aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very prolific, versatile stem plant that is one of the easier \"red leaf\" plants to keep. The name \"\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\" is actually something of a misnomer in describing this species. While the semi-emersed\/creeping version of this plant does indeed have round leaves, its more common submersed\/aquatic form has longer, pointed leaves. With moderate to high lighting, this plant will develop a great deal of pink to red coloration.  It can be grown emersed or submerged, so it is an excellent plant for aquariums, vivariums, paludariums, and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala does not have the stringent care requirements of many of its relatives. It requires moderate to high lighting. The key to maximum red coloration is a combination of high lighting, high phosphates, and low nitrates in the aquarium. Like most stem plants, this plant can be easily propagated through trimming and replanting of the cuttings. In the case of this prolific plant, regular trimming may be necessary to prevent overgrowth. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e supplementation is beneficial, but certainly not required for this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis listing is for the tissue culture form of Rotala. Tissue cultures are superior to traditional forms of aquarium plants in many ways. They are produced in a completely sterile environment which eliminates the possibility of them carrying pest snails or algae spores. They have a shelf life (before introduction to the aquarium) of several months if properly maintained and they are housed in a nutrient gel until introduced to the aquarium. To introduce a tissue culture plant to the aquarium, simply rinse off as much nutrient gel as possible, then plant as usual. The nutrient gel will not harm your aquarium.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat We Like About This Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTissue cultures contain no unwanted pest animals or algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull, deep red\/pink coloration with proper care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery prolific and easy to prune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuperb background or accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature: 70° - 86° F (21° - 30° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH: 5.5 - 7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLighting: Moderate to High, more red coloration is achieved with higher lighting, high phosphates, low nitrates, and CO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: Lab-grown tissue culture, but indigenous to South and Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAquarium placement: Middle to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39346937856089,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9814\/5587\/products\/rotala.best4pets.in.jpg?v=1658152838","url":"https:\/\/www.best4pets.in\/products\/rotala-rotundifolia-tc","provider":"Best4Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}