Roundleaf rotala
Rotala rotundifolia
Essential gear
- Intense lighting
- CO2
- Liquid fertilizer
- Scissors
- Tweezers
Lighting
Medium–strong
CO2
Recommended
Water temperature
20–28°C
Placement
Mid-background
Clumps make a red visual focal point
Growth
Fast
Needs frequent trimming
Color expression
Needs strong light for red color
Greening under low light is a signal, not the wrong variety
Suggested habitat
Plant in dense bundles in bright background zones. Replant trimmed tips to build even red–green layers.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.