🌿 Rotala Blood Red (Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’)
🌿 Rotala Blood Red (Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Background Plant • Red Accent Aquascape Plant
📋 Rotala Blood Red (Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’) is a premium high-impact stem plant prized for its Intense Deep Red Coloration and elegant fine-leaf growth habit.
This sought-after aquascaping variety develops vivid crimson to blood-red tones under strong lighting and optimal nutrient conditions, making it an exceptional centrepiece for Dutch aquascapes, nature layouts, and premium planted displays.
Its delicate upright stems create soft flowing movement while regular trimming encourages dense bushy growth for dramatic visual impact.
With strong lighting, stable conditions, and nutrient support, it becomes a spectacular Premium Red Feature Aquarium Stem Plant perfect for advanced planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
❤️ Blood Red Coloration: Intense deep crimson foliage tones
🌿 Elegant Fine Stem Growth: Soft flowing aquascape texture
✂️ Easy Stem Propagation: Trim and replant for bushier growth
💡 High-Light Performer: Best colour under strong lighting
🎨 Premium Contrast Plant: Stunning against green aquascapes
🧾 A Quick Look at Rotala Blood Red
📛 Common Name: Rotala Blood Red
🔬 Scientific Name:Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’
👨👩👧 Family: Lythraceae
🌍 Origin: Cultivated aquarium cultivar (Asian species origin)
📏 Max Size: 20–60 cm (≈ 8–24″)
💧 pH Range: 5.5–7.2
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate to advanced
💖 Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: High
🌱 CO2 Required: ✅ Yes
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Colour Feature
🧬 Tissue Culture:✅ Yes
🌿 Potted / TC Cup:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with regular maintenance
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: High (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings
