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Rotala ceylon

This fast -growing and hardy species of Rotala hails from Sri Lanka (former Ceylon,) where it grows in shallow water with plenty of light. It is a stem plant, with 6 to 8 stems each featuring many narrow, light -green leaves, which can develop a pinkish hue under especially strong light

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Planting Instructions

Planting Instructions

  1. Remove the label
  2. Remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
  3. Remove the rock wool from the root system , take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
  4. Plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate

Transitioning process – emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium

  • Provide good water conditions for your plants
  • Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants , follow the instructions from the manufacturer
  • Provide the correct lighting spectrum , based on the plants needs
  • Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
  • A Co2 system is a good addition into your aquarium for the plants to flourish
  • Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions
  • Patience is key for the transition to take place

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.

This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. After a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. Continuous trimming and fertilization is needed for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.

Plant Information
Synonyms Rotala rotundifolia ‘Pink’, Rotala sp. ‘Pink’
Complete botanical name Rotála rotundifólia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
Family Lythraceae
Genus Rotala
Difficulty easy
Usage Background, Midground
Height 20 – 80cm
Width 2 – 4cm
Growth fast
pH value 4 – 8
Temperature tolerance 4 – 32°C
Carbonate hardness 0 – 21°dKH
Propagation Cuttings
Can grow emersed? yes
Source Flowgrow
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