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Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Green 1-2-GROW

Easy reliable Rotala rotundifolia Green stem plant in Tropica 1-2-GROW tissue culture

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Position in Aquarium: Midground

Growth rate: Fast

Grows up to: 40 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: Asia

Description

Rotala rotundifolia Green is the green form of one of the most popular aquarium stem plants, producing small, rounded pairs of leaves in consistent, fresh green on upright stems. While the standard rotundifolia form develops pink to orange tones under bright light, this green form stays green regardless of light intensity — making it a reliable and practical green background stem plant without the demand for high light to maintain its colour.

It is an easy and tolerant plant growing without CO2 under low to medium light and adapting to a broad range of water conditions. Fast-growing and very simple to trim and propagate, it fills background positions reliably and quickly. Cuttings root within days of replanting. One of the more practical and dependable low-tech background stem plants available.

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 30 litres upward — a dependable, easy green background stem plant that is fully shrimp safe and practical for low-tech planted aquariums.

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.

Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Green 1-2-GROW
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Green 1-2-GROW
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Green 1-2-GROW
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia green 1-2-GROW - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia green 1-2-GROW - Aqua Essentials
Tropica Rotala rotundifolia Green 1-2-GROW

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.

Why choose the Green form of Rotala rotundifolia?

The Green form stays consistently green regardless of light levels, unlike standard rotundifolia which turns pink or orange only under bright light. It is a reliable green background plant for low-tech set-ups.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows without CO2 in low to medium light and is one of the more practical low-tech background stem plants. One of the easier Rotala varieties to maintain.

Is it fast growing?

Yes. It fills background positions quickly and needs regular trimming to keep it in shape. Cuttings root within days.

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 in the substrate. One of the simplest stem plants to propagate.