10 stems Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' - emersed
(removed from pot - you can see pot in the second photo)
This aquatic stem plant is similar to its popular relative, Rotala rotundifolia, but features bright orange coloration as its name states. Rotala rotundifolia Orange Juice can be grown submerged or emersed and will produce rounder leaves when grown in its emersed form. When submerged, Rotala species sprout longer and more narrow leaves that pair extremely well against other green aquatic plants. When dosing high iron and Plant Food fertilizer, this stem plant can develop its intense coloration. This plant is perfect for background placement and can add some nice contrast to the usual green plants. It's best planted densely by separating the bundles into individual stems and spacing them out about half an inch apart to allow each stem enough space to grow. When planted in groups, it has a dazzling effect as a thick red bush in your aquascape.
| Difficulty: | easy |
| Origin : | Asia |
| Leaf color : | Green, orange, reddish |
| Amount of light needed : | Medium, High |
| CO2 : | Low |
| Usage | Aquascaping |
| Growth speed : | Medium |
| Height: | 10-20 cm - average height (cm) of the plant after 2 months in the tank |
| Plantation zone : | Midground |
| Temperature: | 20-28°C |
| Propagation: | Cuttings |