Rotala Rotundifolia Red - Thick Bushy Potted Aquarium Plant

Bring vibrant color to your aquascape with Rotala Rotundifolia Red, a classic stem plant beloved for the way its foliage flushes deep pink to red under good light. Supplied as a thick, bushy potted plant, it arrives full and healthy, ready to add instant color and volume to your midground or background.

Why Aquascapers Love It

• Vivid color display: Leaves shift from green to shades of pink and red under strong lighting, adding striking contrast against green plants
• Thick, bushy form: Supplied as a dense potted plant rather than loose stems, giving instant fullness without waiting for growth to fill in
• Fast growing: A vigorous stem plant that quickly adds height and color, ideal for filling gaps in a planted layout
• Easy to propagate: Trimmed stems root easily when replanted, letting you multiply your stock over time
• Versatile placement: Works well as a background feature or trimmed low as a colorful midground accent

Care at a Glance

• Plant stems into substrate, spacing them to allow light to reach lower leaves
• Best color develops under moderate to high light with CO2 injection and regular fertilization
• Comfortable in a wide temperature range, suiting most freshwater community and planted tanks
• Trim tops regularly to encourage bushier side growth and replant cuttings to thicken the display

Whether you want a pop of red against a green aquascape or a full, colorful background, Rotala Rotundifolia Red delivers reliable color and growth. Each bushy pot is inspected before packing to arrive healthy and ready to plant.