{"product_id":"rotala-bloood-red","title":"ROTALA “BLOOOD RED”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala rotundifolia – Vibrant \u0026amp; Adaptable Aquarium Stem Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant \u0026amp; Versatile Stem Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rotala rotundifolia is a popular and adaptable aquarium stem plant from the Lythraceae family, native to Asia. Its attractive foliage and versatile growth habit make it an excellent choice for adding colour, texture and structure to planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Background Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a potential height of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–30+ cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rotala rotundifolia is particularly well suited to background planting. It can also be used as an accent plant to create attractive layers and depth within an aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate Lighting Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This versatile species performs well under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it suitable for a wide range of planted aquarium setups. Stronger lighting can help encourage more compact growth and, depending on conditions, more pronounced colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits from CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CO₂ supplementation is not essential, but maintaining approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mg\/L of CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can promote fuller, denser growth and help the plant reach its best potential. Consistent nutrients and stable conditions will further support healthy development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Shape \u0026amp; Propagate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rotala rotundifolia is easily propagated using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehead cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Simply trim healthy growing tips and replant them into the substrate to expand the group or maintain the desired shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds Colour \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its combination of attractive foliage, upright growth and potential for colour variation makes Rotala rotundifolia an excellent choice for creating dynamic planted layouts. It works particularly well when grouped together or combined with contrasting foreground and midground plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Rotala rotundifolia easy to grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes. It is an adaptable stem plant with moderate care requirements, making it a good choice for aquarists with some planted-aquarium experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow tall does Rotala rotundifolia grow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It can typically reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–30+ cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on lighting, CO₂ availability, nutrition and trimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it require CO₂?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No, but CO₂ supplementation can significantly improve growth quality. Around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–30 mg\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can encourage fuller and denser growth under suitable lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I propagate Rotala rotundifolia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Propagation is simple. Take healthy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehead cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the growing tips and replant them into the substrate. 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