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Tropica Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' 1-2-Grow!

Deep blood-red Rotala rotundifolia Blood Red in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

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    Quick Facts

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    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Growth rate: Medium pace

    Grows up to: 20 cm

    Pot size: 7 cm

    Origin: Asia
    Description

    Rotala rotundifolia Blood Red is a highly selected form of the popular Rotala rotundifolia producing exceptionally deep, saturated blood-red to crimson colouration under bright light and CO2 — significantly more intense and consistently red than standard rotundifolia forms. One of the most reliably coloured red background plants for planted aquariums, it is valued for the depth and consistency of its red pigmentation compared to forms that produce pink or orange rather than true red tones.

    It benefits from bright light and CO2 supplementation for the most vivid, consistent blood-red colouration. Under lower light or without CO2 the colour fades toward orange-pink and the plant grows more loosely. Iron and micronutrient fertilisation are important for sustaining the deep red pigmentation on actively growing new stems over the long term.

    Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, separate stems and plant into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 50 litres upward with bright lighting and CO2 — a deeply coloured, reliable red background plant that is fully shrimp safe.
    Plant Sizes

    The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.
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    Product Details

    1. Grown in a laboratory

    Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

    2. How to handle them

    They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

    3. Pot sizes

    Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    How red is Rotala rotundifolia Blood Red compared to standard forms?

    It is a selected form that produces noticeably deeper, more saturated blood-red to crimson tones than standard rotundifolia, which often tends toward orange-pink. The colour is more consistent and intense.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 is recommended for the most vivid, sustained blood-red colouration. Without CO2 the colour fades toward orange-pink and growth becomes looser.

    Is it easy to keep?

    It is manageable with bright light and CO2. Not as demanding as Rotala macrandra but requires more than standard easy stem plants for the best colour.

    Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

    Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue.

    How do I propagate it?

    Trim stems and replant cuttings. Regular trimming maintains compact internodes and encourages vivid red colouration on actively growing new shoots.

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