Rotala Orange

Rotala Orange

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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?

  • Soft Colour Variation: Displays green-to-orange tops and pinkish undersides

  • Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance, beginner-safe plant

  • Flexible Use: Can grow tall for backgrounds or be trimmed into a dense midground hedge

  • Low-Tech Friendly: Thrives in standard planted tank conditions without CO₂

  • Shrimp & Fish Safe: Provides good cover (though not with herbivores)


Care Tips:

  • Trim regularly to maintain shape and promote bushier growth

  • Grows best in nutrient-rich substrates but adapts to most conditions

  • 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.

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