Tropica 1-2-Grow! Rotala wallichii
Rotala wallichii is a delicate, fine-leaved red stem plant that adds elegance and soft texture to aquascapes. Native to Southeast Asia, it develops slender, needle-like leaves that range from light green to deep pink or red under strong lighting. Its feathery growth pattern creates a graceful background accent and contrasts beautifully against broader-leaf plants. The Tropica 1-2-Grow! version ensures a pest-free, healthy start — ideal for aquascapers who value refinement and detail.
✓ Elegant fine-leaf red stem plant for refined aquascapesRotala wallichii produces soft, colourful stems that bring movement and texture to any aquascape design.
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Key Features
- Feathery fine leaves: Adds delicate texture and dimension to layouts.
- Colourful display: Turns pink to deep red with proper lighting and CO₂.
- Ideal for backgrounds: Perfect for filling tall spaces with soft visual flow.
- Tissue culture grown: Free of snails, algae, and unwanted hitchhikers.
- Popular in Nature and Dutch-style aquascapes: Creates dynamic contrast with green plants.
Care Guidelines
| Scientific Name |
Rotala wallichii |
| Type |
Stem Plant / Background |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Height |
20 – 50 cm |
| Lighting |
High |
| CO₂ |
Required for strong colour and healthy growth |
| Placement |
Background |
| Propagation |
By trimming and replanting healthy tops |
Planting Tips
- Rinse away all tissue culture gel before planting.
- Plant stems individually to allow light to reach each shoot.
- Provide high-intensity lighting and stable CO₂ levels for best coloration.
- Trim regularly to maintain bushy, dense growth and prevent shading.
Tip: Combine Rotala wallichii with contrasting plants like Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' or Hygrophila pinnatifida to emphasize its feathery structure and deep colour tones.
Shop Tropica 1-2-Grow! Rotala wallichii in Canada from Aquascaperoom. Clean, pest-free tissue-cultured plants shipped nationwide — perfect for elegant, high-tech aquascapes.
