Rotala Orange
Regular price $8.00
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Rotala Orange is a vibrant, beginner-friendly aquarium plant that brings soft orange, pink, and light green tones to your aquascape. Its distinctive leaf undersides and upright growth make it a perfect choice for background or midground planting, especially in nature-style or Dutch-style tanks.
This versatile plant thrives in low-tech and high-tech setups alike, making it ideal for aquarists of all skill levels.
Lighting Requirements: 4–6 hours/day (moderate lighting 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, and turtles
Why Choose Rotala Orange?
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Soft Colour Variation: Displays green-to-orange tops and pinkish undersides
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Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance, beginner-safe plant
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Flexible Use: Can grow tall for backgrounds or be trimmed into a dense midground hedge
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Low-Tech Friendly: Thrives in standard planted tank conditions without CO₂
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Shrimp & Fish Safe: Provides good cover (though not with herbivores)
Care Tips:
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Trim regularly to maintain shape and promote bushier growth
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Grows best in nutrient-rich substrates but adapts to most conditions
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Avoid housing with aggressive herbivores like turtles or large plecos
Available in 5cm potted portions grown and prepared by Duthie Aquatics for healthy, rooted plants ready to thrive.