Rotala Rotundifolia, commonly known as round-leaved Rotala or Pink Sprite. It is a species of aquatic plant belonging to the family Lythraceae. It is a popular aquarium plant that is native to Southeast Asia and is widely distributed in countries like India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Rotala Rotundifolia is a stem plant that grows up to 50 cm in length and has small round leaves that grow in opposite pairs along its stem. It has a bright green coloration and can develop a reddish hue under high light conditions. The plant can be easily propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in the substrate of an aquarium.
In an aquarium, Rotala Rotundifolia requires moderate to high light and CO2 supplementation to thrive. It is a fast-growing plant and can quickly fill in empty spaces in the aquarium, making it a popular choice for aquascaping.
- Sold as an emerged loose Fresh-cut plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
- Fresh-cut plants | Approx. 6 stems, loose fresh-cut stems without root
- Bunched plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, potted with net pot and rockwool
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
Growth Rates: Medium – Fast
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Nutrient Substrate: Required
Lighting Requirements: Medium – High