Rotala rotundifolia Green | Aquatic Plant
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Rotala rotundifolia Green, also referred to as Rotala sp. “Green,” maintains a vibrant green hue, distinct from the typical reddish tint seen in standard R. rotundifolia, even under intense lighting. Its growth pattern is elegantly bushy, with gracefully overhanging stems. Regular trimming is advisable due to its rapid growth rate. Amano often utilizes the distinctive overhanging growth of this Rotala variety in his aquascaping designs with great skill.
The plant initially introduced to the aquarium trade as Rotala sp. “Green” appears to be a variant of the highly adaptable species Rotala rotundifolia. The defining characteristics of the submerged form of R. rotundifolia “Green” include:
– Leaves and stems maintaining a pure green coloration.
– A weeping growth habit, where shoots initially grow upright but eventually bend downwards.
– Consistently producing only two leaves per node, rather than three or more.
Occasionally, other green variations of Rotala rotundifolia are marketed under the same name in the trade. However, their submerged stems typically retain some reddish tint and grow strictly upright, unlike the true “Green” variant. These alternatives may be preferred if the cascading growth of true R. rotundifolia “Green” does not suit the aquascape’s design. Nevertheless, the distinctive overhanging growth habit of the genuine “Green” variety can serve as an intriguing design element.
Detailed information about aquatic plant Rotala rotundifolia Green:
- Synonyms: Rotala sp. ‘Green’
- Botanical Name: Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
- Family: Lythraceae
- Genus: Rotala
- Difficulty: Easy
- Usage: Background, Midground
- Aquascaping: Well-branched, bushy
- Height: 20 – 80cm
- Width: 2 – 4cm
- Growth: Fast
- pH Value: 4 – 7
- Temperature Tolerance: 4 – 32°C
- Carbonate Hardness: 0 – 14°dKH
- General Hardness: 0 – 30°dGH
- Propagation: Cuttings
- Can Grow Emersed? Yes
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