Rotala Magenta
Rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf'
Popular red-spectrum stem plant. Develops vivid pink-to-red coloration under high light with iron-rich fertilization. Trim and replant tops to encourage bushy lateral growth. The narrow-leaf form has slimmer foliage — useful for tighter spaces or detail aquascaping.
About this Plant
Rotala macrandra “Narrow leaf” is is very similar in growth demands to the “normal” Rotala macrandra . This plant is very variable in nature, an Narrow leaf” form grown by Florida Aquatic Nurseries gives aquarists another leaf form in a brightly colored stem to work with in their aquascape. Rotala macrandra “Narrow leaf” demands at least moderate light levels and it must have supplemental CO2 and good nutrition or it will be prone to melting, and will never look its best. Under good conditions, however, the plant is breath-taking and a fast grower.
Care Guide
- Common Name
- Family Name: Lythraceae
- Native To
- Southern India
- Lighting
- Moderate to intense
- Requirements
- Demanding supplemental CO2 and good nutrient support
- Growth Form
- Stem
- Growth Rate
- Fast under good conditions
- True Aquatic
- Yes
- Placement in Tank
- Background, or mid-ground with regular trimming
- Available As
- Bunch