🌿 Rotala Macrandra "Wavy" (Rotala macrandra 'Wavy')
🌿 Rotala Macrandra 'Wavy' (Rotala macrandra 'Wavy')
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Background Plant • Premium Red Aquarium Plant
📋 Rotala Macrandra 'Wavy' (Rotala macrandra 'Wavy') is a highly sought-after aquarium stem plant renowned for its Distinctive Wavy Leaves and spectacular red coloration.
This premium cultivar develops richly textured foliage with undulating leaf margins, creating a unique appearance that stands out in high-end aquascapes. Under optimal conditions, the leaves display stunning shades of crimson, scarlet, orange-red, and burgundy.
Its vibrant colours and unusual leaf shape make it a true centrepiece plant for Dutch-style aquariums and professional planted displays.
With strong lighting, nutrient-rich water, and stable CO2 supplementation, it becomes a breathtaking Premium Red Feature Aquarium Plant.
💡 Highlights
❤️ Intense Red Colouration: Brilliant crimson and burgundy tones
🌊 Unique Wavy Leaves: Distinctive rippled foliage texture
🎨 Premium Aquascape Centrepiece: Exceptional display plant
✨ High-End Collector Species: Popular among advanced aquascapers
✂️ Easy Stem Propagation: Trim and replant for dense growth
🧾 A Quick Look at Rotala Macrandra 'Wavy'
📛 Common Name: Rotala Macrandra Wavy
🔬 Scientific Name: Rotala macrandra 'Wavy'
👨👩👧 Family: Lythraceae
🌍 Origin: Cultivated aquarium variety (Indian species origin)
📏 Max Size: 20–50 cm (≈ 8–20″)
💧 pH Range: 5.0–7.0
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate
💡 Lighting Needs: High
🌱 CO2 Required: ✅ Yes
🏠 Placement: Midground • Background • Colour Feature
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted & T/C Cup: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with proper care
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: High (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Stem cuttings
