Plants
Rotala Blood Red
Rotala sp. Blood Red
ExpertFreshwater
Origin: Southeast Asia
Also known as: Rotala 'Blood Red'
Fact sheet
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C
- pH
- 5–6.5
- Lighting
- High
- CO₂
- Required
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Placement
- Background, Midground
Overview
One of the darkest and most intense Rotala varieties. Deep crimson-purple leaves create a dramatic contrast in the aquarium.
Appearance
Dense small leaves in deep dark-red to purple. Compact stem 20-35 cm. Under maximum lighting takes on an almost black-red hue.
Care
Requires very bright lighting and CO2. Without enough light it loses its dark color and turns green. Nutrient-rich substrate is strictly necessary.
Fertilizing
High nutrient demand. Micronutrients and iron are critical for the dark red coloration.
Breeding
Propagated by 5-8 cm cuttings.
Fun facts
Blood Red is one of the darkest known Rotala varieties. Creates a dramatic visual effect in the aquarium.