Rotala rotundifolia is a fast growing beginner stem plant that has been a favourite of the planted aquarium world since its introduction. It can thrive in a wide range of water parameters and is an easy plant to grow; it doesn't require high lighting to CO2. However, having higher lighting and CO2 injection pushes it to grow faster, with higher density, and redder coloration.

As stem plants, rotalas grow continually towards the light and will reach the top of most aquariums. If allowed to reach the water surface it will breach the surface eventually and grow emersed leaves and flowers. Rotala Rotundifolia will creep along the substrate and shoot side-shoots, given space and high lighting, If planted in a more crowded area they will grow vertical towards light source. The plant branches more readily when in high-tech setups, and grows straighter with less branching if conditions are less then optimal (low CO2 or low nutrients).

WE ONLY SHIP LIVE PLANTS ON A MONDAY OR TUESDAY (WEDNESDAY ALSO FOR LOCAL CUSTOMERS) TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PLANTS BEING HELD OVER THE WEEK-END. WE ALSO CANNOT OFFER ANY LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE DUE TO UNFORSEEN COURIER DELAYS. HOWEVER, ALL OF OUR PLANTS ARE PAKCED IN ESKYS OR INSULATING FOIL TO KEEP THE TEMPERATURE STABLE AND CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL DAYS LIKE THIS.

IMPORTANT... DUE TO QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, WE CANNOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES, NORTHERN TERRITORY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA.