{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia","title":"Rotala Rotundifolia","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Rotala rotundifolia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most popular and versatile freshwater aquarium stem plants, loved for its \u003cstrong\u003edelicate foliage, rapid growth and ability to develop attractive green, pink, orange and red tones\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on lighting and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for planted aquariums and can be used as a \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular trimming encourages branching, allowing you to create dense bushes of colour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively undemanding compared with many other colourful stem plants, \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, CO₂ and balanced fertilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e will produce the best growth and more intense colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roundleaf Rotala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Rotala rotundifolia easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003eeasier Rotala species\u003c\/strong\u003e and is suitable for beginners. It can grow without CO₂, although CO₂ will significantly improve growth and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make Rotala rotundifolia red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, good CO₂ availability and balanced nutrition can encourage stronger \u003cstrong\u003epink, orange and red colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Different forms of \u003cem\u003eR. rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e can also naturally vary considerably in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Rotala rotundifolia be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its tall stems can create a dense planted backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Rotala rotundifolia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper sections\u003c\/strong\u003e directly into the substrate. The remaining lower stems will usually produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Rotala rotundifolia need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003ehighly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without CO₂ it will generally grow more slowly and may produce less intense colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot trimming regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and creates a much denser bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in greener, more stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting red colour under all conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour depends on the specific variety as well as lighting, CO₂ and overall plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting stems too closely together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllowing some space between stems improves light penetration and encourages healthy lower growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast-growing stems require a consistent supply of both macro and micronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955633893515,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/LXG0cKckj9iD5ubDuME2Q4JOEk9_DpjnQQnclAx12FZiBiQNZOAvHKALUvoZCTyAsRX5bFCscA8y3gkzCxo8BPbslabPFg5cv32Yyxh-eNZH4HhdwkqEr8Og7jqHOsT3pZpLEkCUba17KyZ3HPyqSyr9KNqAguOnkH_H-JLXKYoXsggYWPEYqlq.jpg?v=1787297408","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/rotala-rotundifolia","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}