



Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'
Rotala rotundifolia 'Green' – A Lush, Bushy Stem Plant for Vibrant Aquascapes
Rotala rotundifolia 'Green' is a fast-growing, bright green stem plant, perfect for creating lush, bushy backgrounds in planted aquariums. Unlike its red-colored relatives, this variety maintains a vivid green hue, making it an excellent contrast plant in aquascapes. Its delicate, narrow leaves and dense growth provide a natural, soft texture, ideal for Dutch-style, nature-style, and high-tech planted tanks.
Fast Growth & Easy Maintenance
One of the key benefits of Rotala rotundifolia 'Green' is its fast, upright growth and adaptability. It thrives in moderate to high lighting and benefits from CO₂ injection, though it can still grow in low-tech setups with regular trimming. When pruned frequently, it forms compact, bushy clusters, making it a great background or midground plant.
Key Benefits
- Bright Green & Dense Growth: Ideal for background or midground placement.
- Fast-Growing & Hardy: Adaptable to both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
- Easy to Trim & Shape: Forms lush bushes for a natural aquascape look.
For aquascapers looking to create a vibrant, bushy green background, Rotala rotundifolia 'Green' is an excellent choice. Its fast growth, adaptability, and lush foliage make it a must-have plant for high-energy aquascapes and beginner-friendly setups alike.

Plant Profile
Read about what makes the best conditions for your plant as well as giving you interesting information about where the plant is originally from.
Learn how to keep an aquariumRotala
rotundifolia 'Green'
Lythraceae
Asia
Medium-high
5-30°C
Background
20-30cm
5-8
Medium to hard
20-30 mg/l
Cuttings

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