Rotala H'Ra
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Common Name: H'Ra Rotala
Scientific Name: (Rotala sp. 'H'Ra')
Rotala H'Ra is a vibrant stem plant admired for its slender, needle-like leaves and striking orange to pink coloration. Native to Vietnam, this versatile plant thrives submerged in aquariums and adapts beautifully to emersed growth in paludariums, ripariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Recommended
- Placement: Middleground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Fast-Growing, Upright
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Acidic pH
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Versatile Growth, Flowering
- Country of Origin: Vietnam (Species)
Essentials
- Light: Strong; bright lighting is essential for maintaining vibrant orange and pink coloration.
- Water: Prefers soft water with a pH of 5.5–7.0. Thrives in submerged, emersed, and humid transitional setups.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Requires nutrient-rich substrate for submerged growth and thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soil when emersed.
- Placement: Ideal for the middleground or background in aquascapes and as a lush feature in ripariums and vivariums.
Features
- Size: Grows 8–20 inches tall when submerged; shorter and bushier when emersed.
- Rate: Fast-growing; regular pruning is necessary.
- Foliage: Submerged leaves are slender and needle-like, ranging from green to vibrant orange and pink. Emersed leaves are broader, greener, and highly adaptable.
- Flowering: Produces small flowers when grown emersed, particularly in riparium or vivarium setups.
Care
- Fertilizer: Requires liquid fertilizers rich in iron and micronutrients for submerged growth. CO2 supplementation is highly recommended to maintain vibrant coloration underwater but is not mandatory for emersed setups.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim regularly to promote bushy growth. Propagate by cutting healthy stems and replanting them in substrate or moist soil.
- Special Tips: In emersed setups (ripariums or vivariums), maintain high humidity to prevent leaf drying. Submerged setups require stable lighting, CO2, and nutrients for optimal coloration.
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