Rotala "Hi Red" - Tissue culture Aquatic Plant

Overview: A beautiful creeping aquatic plant, Rotala "Hi Red", is loved by aquarists. It is originated in South East Asia. The soft stems and the creeping lumps that they form give an exotic look to the aquarium. Rotala is one of those aquarium plants that you can easily spot in most of the tanks. Since they are low demanding and easy to maintain, people often prefer to grow Rotala and increase the beauty of their aquariums. Although there are different variants of Rotala, this one is red in colour, making it unique and special. If you want to play with colours in your tank and bring some aquascaping by introducing some colourful plants, Rotala "Hi Red" is the best choice. With the right water parameters, the plant exhibits its original red colour. 

Advantages: There are multiple benefits of having a tissue cultured variant of Rotala "Hi Red" as the risk of pest infestation becomes negligible. Many times plants brought from pet stores bring pests with them that can hamper the growth of other plants as well. It is the reason why choosing tissue cultured Rotala "Hi Red" will ensure better results over normal Rotala plants. Once you buy the tissue cultured plant, make sure to maintain water parameters within the prescribed range for its best growth. Bunnycart is the best place to buy tissue cultured Rotala "Hi Red" plant. 

Light and other requirements: Rotala "Hi Red" requires specific water parameters to show its true colour. It requires high light intensity and a high level of carbon dioxide for the best growth. Rotala "Hi Red" is a fast-growing creeping perennial aquatic plant that can be used as a mid-ground or background plant. To encourage colouration, a well-lit condition and no shading is the best. High phosphate levels, lean nitrate levels and heavy micronutrients dosing will ensure bringing out intense colour. You can make things exciting by varying these water parameters and getting various shades from pink to yellow. 

pH Requirements: The plant can thrive well under the pH requirements ranging between 5.5-7.5.

How to Use: Rotala "Hi Red" is a red creeping perennial whose soft branches from low creeping lumps and increase the beauty of the tank. The stems are 2 cm wide. You can use it as a mid-ground or background plant. It is a fast-growing, high demanding plant so keep in mind to provide all the requirements in the right range. As far as propagation is concerned, prune the plant by snipping off the stem and replanting it into the soil. You can also prune by discarding the rooted portion and planting the top portions into the substrate. 

Care: Remove the tissue culture gel from the plant before introducing it to the tank. Clean it thoroughly with water and remove the gel with a soft brush or your hands. The gel may bring slight changes in the water parameters. Therefore, make sure it is completely removed from the plant before burying in the substrate.