{"product_id":"rotala-sp-hra","title":"Rotala sp H'ra","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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Rotala sp. 'H'ra'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRotala\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'H'ra' is a popular aquascaping stem plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003efine, narrow foliage and vibrant orange-red to pink colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e under strong aquarium conditions. It is closely associated with the \u003cem\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e group and is sometimes sold under names such as \u003cstrong\u003eRotala H'ra\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSunset\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for creating \u003cstrong\u003edense, colourful background bushes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regular trimming encourages branching and produces a fuller, more compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it can survive in lower-tech aquariums, \u003cem\u003eRotala\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'H'ra' performs significantly better with \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced fertilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps bring out its strongest red and orange tones.\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\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'H'ra'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotala H'ra \/ Rotala Sunset\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Fine-Leaved Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Rotala sp. 'H'ra' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can grow without CO₂, but strong lighting and CO₂ will produce much denser growth and more intense colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make Rotala H'ra red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced nutrition encourage the plant's \u003cstrong\u003eorange, pink and red tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exact colour will vary depending on the aquarium and individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Rotala H'ra be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where regular trimming can create a dense colourful bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Rotala H'ra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper portions directly into the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining stems will generally produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Rotala H'ra need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for faster growth, tighter spacing between leaves and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in greener and more stretched growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting increases the plant's demand for available carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever trimming the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and produces a much fuller bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting stems too closely together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive stems enough space for light to reach the lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent macro and micronutrients are important for fast-growing Rotala.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955675771019,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/RotalaspH_ra_5000x_c5fa77ba-f828-474f-82a9-9e98f789fa7f.webp?v=1787300522","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/rotala-sp-hra","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}