Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice
Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice
Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice is a uniquely and distinctively orange-hued cultivar producing a warm orange tone — neither the typical pink-red of standard rotundifolia nor the vivid red of deeper cultivars — that sits distinctly in the warm orange spectrum and creates a background color note unavailable from any other commonly cultivated rotundifolia form. The unique orange hue requires consistent CO₂ and light to maintain and is unmistakable when well-grown.
Care tip: Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice grows best in high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 5.5–7.0. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 8 to 14 inches, Orange Juice is a background to midground stem plant that develops its distinctive orange color most fully under high light with consistent CO₂. Regular trimming maintains compact, well-colored growth and ensures the most characteristically orange new growth is always displayed. The unusual orange color is most stable and vivid in plants with consistent conditions.
As an advanced plant, Orange Juice requires high lighting and CO₂ injection. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 5.5 to 7.0 — with soft water implied — provide comfortable conditions for this cultivar. Consistent fertilization maintains the orange pigmentation across the rotundifolia leaf form. The chart's note about needing consistent CO₂ and light to maintain color is accurate and important.
In the aquascape, Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice provides a genuinely unique orange background color that creates a warm, fruity color note unavailable from any other rotundifolia or commonly available Rotala form. It is most effective in compositions that already include pink and red Rotala species, where the orange provides a warm intermediate color in the background progression. A small group of well-maintained Orange Juice creates an immediate color focal point.
Rotala Rotundifolia Orange Juice is a uniquely orange-colored advanced Rotala for aquarists who want the most unusual color expression available from the rotundifolia group. Its characteristic orange hue and consistent color under good conditions make it a genuinely distinctive and rewarding cultivar for high-tech planted aquarium backgrounds.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Background |
| Max Height | 8–14 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Asia (Cultivar) |
| Notes | A cultivar producing a unique, distinctive orange hue — neither the typical pink nor the deeper red of other rotundifolia forms. The orange coloration is consistent and striking under appropriate conditions. Requires consistent CO₂ and moderate to high light to maintain the characteristic orange tone that makes this cultivar so visually interesting. |
