{"product_id":"tropica-033e-tissue-culture-rotala-indica-bonsai","title":"Tropica 033E Tissue Culture - Rotala indica Bonsai","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 033E Tissue Culture - Rotala indica Bonsai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 033E Tissue Culture - Rotala indica Bonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live stem plant for building dense plant groups or carpets in nano-aquariums. It is a compact cultivar, well suited to aquascapers in South Africa who want a neat, bushy foreground or midground in a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms dense groups or carpets in nano-aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest described as a compact, moderate growing version of Bacopa caroliniana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly suitable for nano-aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuttings can be re-planted in the group to make it denser or to extend a carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour and growth form respond to your lighting. Stem tips may turn reddish under high light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in small groups rather than as single stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim it often to keep the plants compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-plant the cuttings in the group to achieve a denser group or carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder high light, the tips of the stems may become reddish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder lower light, the leaves become larger and the plant less compact. If you want the compact \"bonsai\" look, give it enough light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano-aquariums, where it is particularly suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers who want a dense group or carpet of stem plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 - 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Tropica 033E Tissue Culture - Rotala indica Bonsai. Please note this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Rotala indica 'Bonsai' best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used to create dense plant groups or carpets in nano-aquariums. It is particularly suitable for small tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Bacopa caroliniana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRotala indica 'Bonsai' is best described as a compact, moderate growing version of Bacopa caroliniana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get a denser group or carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant it in small groups and trim it often. The cuttings can be re-planted in the group to make it denser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the stem tips turning red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt high light, the tips of the stems may become reddish. At lower light the leaves become larger and the plant less compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat light and CO2 levels does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth light demand and CO2 are listed as medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. This is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40207271985206,"sku":"5703249833525","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica033ETissueCulture-RotalaindicaBonsai2.jpg?v=1760185698","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-033e-tissue-culture-rotala-indica-bonsai","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}