Rotala Green

Rotala Green – Easy Background Stem Plant for Vibrant Colour

Rotala Green is a fast-growing, beginner-friendly stem plant known for its bright green leaves with soft pink undertones. It’s perfect for adding a splash of colour and movement to your aquarium, especially in low-tech setups.

Ideal as a background or midground plant, Rotala Green can be trimmed to form a compact under-hedge or allowed to grow tall for a flowing background. Its soft, delicate leaves also make it a favourite for natural-style aquascapes.

Lighting Requirements: 4–6 hours/day (moderate light recommended)
CO₂ Requirements: Not required
Care Level: Low maintenance
Fertiliser Needs: Benefits from liquid fertiliser but not essential
Growth Type: Fast-growing stem plant
Placement: Midground to background
Potential Issues: May be eaten by African cichlids, bristlenose catfish, or turtles

Why Choose Rotala Green?

• Beginner-Friendly: Easy to grow with minimal equipment

• Bright Colouration: Offers a mix of green with pink tips under the right conditions

• Flexible Use: Trim to shape as a background, midground, or hedging plant

• Low-Tech Compatible: No CO₂ required for healthy growth

• Great for Aquascaping: Adds height, colour, and movement to planted tanks

Care Tips:

• Trim regularly to prevent legginess and encourage side shoots

• Replant trimmings to propagate new stems

• Use gentle flow to keep stems upright and stable

• Monitor if housed with plant-eating species (e.g. turtles, cichlids)

Supplied in 5cm potted portions by Duthie Aquatics — fresh, healthy stems ready to transform your scape.