ADA IC038 Rotala Macrandra Green | TC Live Plant

Product Description:

Rotala Macrandra Green is a highly sought-after species that is characterized by its beautiful hues. Just like Rotala Macrandra Red, Rotala Macrandra Green makes a wonderful choice as a background aquarium plant or for any aquascape that needs a little color variation. Being part of the Macrandra family, Rotala Macrandra Green  is no exception and is a fairly difficult aquarium plant to keep happy, making it suitable for aquarists with a good amount of experience under their belt. Like most Rotala species, Rotala Macrandra Green prefers soft water and with quality aquarium LED lighting, CO2 injection and nutrient-dense aquarium soil. This Rotala species has the potential to grow quite large as well so it should be grown in medium to larger sized planted aquarium tanks, avoiding nano planted tanks. 

Color: The leaves are typically bright green, which can vary slightly depending on light and nutrient conditions.

Leaf Shape: The leaves are oval to lanceolate, with a smooth margin.

Stem: The stems are slender and can grow quite tall, often requiring regular trimming.

Size: The plant can grow up to 30-50 cm (12-20 inches) in height and about 2-3 cm (0.8-1.2 inches) in width.

Light Requirements: Medium to high light is preferred. Under high light, the plant exhibits more vibrant colors and compact growth.

CO2: Supplementing with CO2 is beneficial and promotes healthier, faster growth.

Temperature: Ideally between 22-28°C (72-82°F).

pH Range: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water, around 5.5-7.5.

Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water is best.