Rotala indica

Scientific name: Rotala indica

Family: Lythraceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 40 - 60 cm (15.75 - 23.62 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.8 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 26 °C (71.6 - 78.8°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Cuttings

Origin (in the wild): Sri Lanka

How fast these plants grow: Fast

Recommended substrate: Fine gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Background

Origin

Asia; they are found in India and Sri Lanka.

Propagation

This plant is propagated by cuttings. When the mother plant is pruned back keep the cuttings and strip off the bottom leaves to leave an inch of bare stem. Carefully place the cuttings into the substrate ensuring that the stem does not get crushed and roots will appear in a short time, at the first node.

Difficulty

Medium

Short Description

This plant displays small leaves that are green on the top but pink underneath; it will need thinning on a regular basis as it does grow quite densely. Try not to keep this plant with over active fish as it is fragile and the stems can be snapped quite easily. The addition of a CO₂ system as well as trace elements will benefit this plant.