Tropica 032A Tissue Culture - Rotala wallichii

Tropica 032A Tissue Culture - Rotala wallichii

Tropica 032A Tissue Culture - Rotala wallichii is a live stem plant supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup, ideal for aquascapers who want red-tipped colour in the background or midground of a planted aquarium. It is best planted in groups for decorative effect, and it suits small tanks too because it is easy to prune.

Key Benefits

• Develops red shoot tips in good light conditions, adding colour contrast to a planted layout
• Gives the strongest decorative effect when a large number of stems are planted together as a group
• Works as a background or midground plant
• Suits even small aquariums, because it is easy to prune if it grows too tall
• Growth is boosted considerably by CO2 addition
• Supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup

How to Use

• Plant the stems in groups rather than singly. A large number of stems together gives the best visual result.
• Place it in the background or midground of the aquarium.
• Give it good light to bring out the red shoot tips.
• Add CO2 if you want noticeably faster growth.
• Prune the stems if they grow too tall for your tank.

Suitable For

• Planted aquariums of all sizes, including small tanks
• Aquascapers who want a stem plant for background or midground placement
• Hobbyists who can offer good light and, ideally, CO2 and soft, slightly acidic water

Compatibility

Rotala wallichii is described as a demanding plant. It prefers soft, slightly acidic water, and CO2 addition boosts its growth considerably.

Specifications

• Type: Stem
• Origin: Asia
• Growth rate: Medium
• Height: 10 - 30+
• Light demand: an average or medium light demand is 0,5 W/L
• CO2: a medium need is 6-14 mg/L, and a high demand is approx. 15-25 mg/L

What's Included

• Rotala wallichii aquarium plant, supplied as tissue culture in a closed cup

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Rotala wallichii?
It develops red shoot tips in good light conditions, which adds colour contrast among green plants.

Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
It is suited to the background and midground. Planting a large number of stems in a group gives the most decorative effect.

Is it suitable for a small aquarium?
Yes. It suits even small aquariums because it is easy to prune if it grows too tall.

Does Rotala wallichii need CO2?
CO2 addition boosts its growth considerably. A medium CO2 need is 6-14 mg/L, and a high demand is approx. 15-25 mg/L.

What water does it prefer?
It prefers soft, slightly acidic water. If your tap water is hard, keep this in mind when planning a tank for it.

How tall does it grow?
Height is listed as 10 - 30+, with a medium growth rate. Trimming keeps it in check if it gets too tall.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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