Rotala Rotundifolia "Pink"

Overview: Rotala rotundifolia Pink is one of the prettiest species of Rotala, which is popular for its pink hues on the leaves, thus the name. It is a vibrant stem plant that is used by aquarists to bring more colors and attractiveness to the aquascape. With the compact growth and the flamboyant colors, everything about Rotala Rotundifolia Pink is escalating. Being a medium-height plant, placing it as a midground or background plant is the right option. It adds stunning color contrast as well as vertical movement to the aquascape.

Appearance: Rotala rotundifolia Pink attains around 30 to 50 cm in height under proper water conditions. Therefore, it will be best to grow it as a background plant. The leaves are narrow and elongated, arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The upright growth habit and the bushy growth after regular trimming make it worthy enough to add to a tank. Regarding color, the reddish and pink hues develop when the right intensity of light is supplied to the tank.

Hard/Soft Plant: We can’t say that Rotala Rotundifolia Pink is a beginner’s plant as it is a demanding one and requires a little extra care to achieve pink coloration. Additional carbon dioxide, light, and proper nutrients help it to attain good growth and colors. It is a very rewarding plant in high-tech setups, and expert aquarists can handle it with experience.

Ideal water temperature: The best temperature for Rotala Rotundifolia Pink to thrive is between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. Maintain typical tropical temperature in the tank, and the plant will flourish.

Lighting Conditions: Rotala rotundifolia Pink prefers high light conditions to attain strong red and pink coloration. When there is medium light, the plant fails to produce reddish and pinkish hues; only the tips become pink. On the contrary, strong light promotes the true colors of Rotala rotundifolia Pink. It also promotes compact growth.

Ideal pH Level: Make sure the pH stays between 6 and 7 for the best results.

Other Requirements: Rotala rotundifolia Pink is more demanding with respect to light, carbon dioxide, and nutrients. In addition, carbon dioxide will help it attain a vibrant pink color and ensure fast and healthy growth. Additionally, regular fertilization will also help it flourish. Planting this variant in a nutrient-rich substrate will help it to root better. Also, it requires regular trimming to get the bushier growth. Make sure to plant it in dense groups for the best visual effect.

Propagation: Cut the top portion of a healthy stem and replant it to the substrate. The lower sections of the stem will sprout the side shoots.

Do you know: The pinkish hues of Rotala rotundifolia Pink make it an extremely beautiful and highly demanding aquarium plant. However, it requires special and extra care to attain such hues; therefore, it is suitable only for expert aquarists.