🌿 Rotala Indica Green (Rotala indica)
🌿 Rotala Indica Green (Rotala indica)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Bright Green Aquascape Plant • Fast-Growing Background Plant
📋 The Rotala Indica Green (Rotala indica) is a versatile stem plant known for its Bright Green Narrow Leaves and rapid growth.
This species is widely used in aquascaping for creating dense bushes and vibrant green backgrounds that contrast beautifully with red plants.
Under higher lighting and proper nutrients, it grows compact and bushy, while in lower light it may stretch taller with wider spacing between leaves.
With regular trimming, it forms a lush and attractive Dense Green Background Feature in planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Bright Green Foliage: Clean, vibrant coloration
📏 Fast-Growing Stem Plant: Quickly fills space
✂️ Easy to Shape: Ideal for trimming and aquascaping
🌱 CO2 Optional: Improves density and growth speed
💚 Background Filler: Perfect for lush green layouts
🧾 A Quick Look at Rotala Indica Green
📛 Common Name: Rotala Indica Green
🔬 Scientific Name:Rotala indica
👨👩👧 Family: Lythraceae
🌍 Origin: South and Southeast Asia
📏 Max Size: 20–50 cm (≈ 8–20″)
💧 pH Range: 5.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ (Recommended for best results)
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Stem Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture:✅ Yes
🌿 Bunched Stems:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate to high
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings
