Rotala Rotundifolia Red
Rotala Rotundifolia Red
Rotala Rotundifolia Red is an intensified red-selected form of Rotala rotundifolia producing vivid, deeply saturated red coloration that deepens significantly under high light and CO₂ — substantially more vivid than standard rotundifolia under the same conditions. The color intensity scaling is responsive and dramatic, making red rotundifolia one of the most rewarding color-responsive plants for aquarists who invest in improving their tank conditions.
Care tip: Rotala Rotundifolia Red grows best in high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 8 to 20 inches, rotundifolia red is a background plant that develops the most intense color under high light with consistent CO₂. Regular trimming maintains compact, vibrantly red growth and ensures the most-colored new growth is always prominently displayed. The color difference from standard rotundifolia is most clearly visible in fresh new growth at the stem tops under optimal conditions.
This moderate plant grows under high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 70 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular iron-rich fertilization directly supports the intensified red pigmentation. The color responsiveness noted in the chart — deepening significantly with improved conditions — is accurate and motivating for aquarists developing their high-tech setups.
In the aquascape, Rotala Rotundifolia Red provides more vivid, deeply saturated red background color than standard rotundifolia under comparable conditions — a practical color upgrade that delivers more visual impact for the same care effort. Regular trimming maximizes the vivid color at the stem tops and throughout the plant. It pairs most powerfully with green and blue plants where the enhanced red creates maximum warm-cool color contrast.
Rotala Rotundifolia Red is a vivid, intensified red form of the classic rotundifolia for aquarists who want more color impact from the reliable rotundifolia group. Its enhanced red depth and color-responsive nature make it a rewarding and practical upgrade to standard rotundifolia in any high-tech planted aquarium background.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 8–20 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 70–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Asia |
| Notes | A red-selected form of Rotala rotundifolia with intensified color expression that deepens significantly under high light and CO₂. Provides more vivid red tones than standard rotundifolia while sharing the same adaptable, relatively forgiving growth habit. Regular trimming maximizes the vivid color at the stem tops. |
