Rotala "Indica"

🌿 Overview

• Scientific Name: Rotala indica

• Type: Stem plant

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Placement: Midground to background

• Difficulty: Easy to moderate

💡 Lighting & CO₂

• Lighting: Medium to high

  • Low light = green leaves

  • High light = pink/red hues

• CO₂: Optional but improves color and growth

• Photoperiod: 6–8 hours daily

💧 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Water Flow: Moderate

🌱 Growth & Maintenance

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aquasoil or fertilized gravel)

• Trimming: Regular trimming encourages bushy growth

• Propagation: Cut and replant healthy stem tops

• Spacing: Plant stems a few cm apart for even growth

✨ Appearance & Uses

• Leaf Color: Green to pinkish-red, depending on light and nutrients

• Shape: Small rounded leaves in pairs along the stem

• Use: Great for aquascaping, background contrast, and color variety