Rotala Ceylon
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Common Name: Ceylon Rotala
Scientific Name: (Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon')
Rotala Ceylon is a graceful aquatic stem plant known for its slender green leaves and pinkish undersides. Native to Sri Lanka, this versatile plant thrives submerged in aquariums and adapts to emersed growth, making it ideal for ripariums, paludariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light, High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
- Placement: Middleground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Fast-Growing, Upright
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Versatile Growth
- Country of Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to strong; brighter light enhances pink coloration.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and adapts to emersed setups.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Requires nutrient-rich substrate for submerged growth. Moist, nutrient-rich soil is ideal for emersed conditions.
- Placement: Best suited for the middleground or background in aquascapes and as a feature in ripariums or vivariums.
Features
- Size: Grows 12–20 inches tall, depending on conditions.
- Rate: Fast-growing; regular pruning is required to maintain shape.
- Foliage: Narrow, delicate green leaves with pinkish undersides. Emersed leaves are slightly broader and greener.
- Flowering: Produces small flowers when grown emersed, particularly in ripariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Requires liquid fertilizers with micronutrients. CO2 supplementation is optional but enhances growth and coloration in submerged setups.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim regularly to promote bushier growth. Propagate by cutting healthy stems and replanting them in substrate or soil.
- Special Tips: High humidity is essential for emersed growth. Maintain stable lighting and nutrient levels to achieve vibrant coloration in submerged setups.
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