UNS Tissue Culture - Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'

UNS tissue culture plants are cultivated in vitro within a cutting-edge laboratory specializing in aquatic plant propagation. This process ensures a pristine, pest-free, and algae-free start for your aquarium, making them an ideal choice for aquarists seeking the highest quality and biosecurity.

How To Use: 
Carefully take the plant out of the cup and thoroughly rinse off the growing media (agar) in a container of water. 
Split the plant in 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Definitely use sharp scissors to separate any small foreground plants. 
Plant the portions into the substrate using tweezers, then watch them grow!

Origin: Asia
Usage: Midground, Background
CO2: Low
Light: Medium - High
Care: Easy
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 6 - 12”
Width: 1”
Temp: 55 - 89F

Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’ is a cultivar of R. rotundifolia that turns a bright red hue even under moderate light. With the addition of a stronger light, CO2, and proper fertilization, it develops even deeper red coloration.
 
Rotala ‘Blood Red’ is a fast-growing plant that produces side shoots, becoming compact and bushy. Its dense growth often results in the lower leaves being shaded from light, so regular pruning is recommended to maintain its appearance and promote healthy growth. It thrives in water with low nitrate levels (around 0.2 ppm) and high phosphate and iron/micronutrient levels, which help enhance its vivid colors.

This plant is easy to propagate through cuttings taken from lateral or top shoots, which can be replanted directly into the substrate. The plant will quickly produce new shoots, growing densely in a bushy form. If it reaches the water's surface, it will continue to branch out. Rotala ‘Blood Red’ is best suited for the middle or background of an aquarium, where its striking colors can serve as an accent. During warmer months, it can even be cultivated outdoors, and in temperate climates, it can survive mild winters in ponds.

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