Rotala Fujian (Pot)

Rotala Fujian is a form of Rotala Rotundifolia that was found in Fujian province of southeastern China. The submerged leaves are relatively broad compared to other Rotala Rotundifolia species. Rotala Fujian have a slight orange hue to the leaves, especially at the growing tip. When grown under ideal conditions, such as high light and with CO2, these oranges are greatly intensified.
Rotala Fujian grows in a vertical pattern, thus we recommend placing Rotala Fujian as a background or midground plant. The extra pop of orange will grab attention and bring depth to any aquascape. Rotala Fujian can be grown in both submerged and emersed conditions, although a transition period will be required. To keep Rotala Fujian nice and compact, regular trimming will need to be performed. The plant trimmings can then be replanted as a form of propagation.
Family Name: Lythraceae
Native: Southeastern China
Size: 4-8inches
Ph: 6.0-7.5
Temperature: 72-84 F
Care: Moderate to Advanced
Light: High
CO2: Required
Propagation: Herbaceous stem cutting
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast

Growing Rotala Fujian in Singapore Planted Tanks

Rotala Fujian rewards stable conditions, and in our climate that mostly comes down to taming heat. Our potted stems arrive emersed-grown, so expect the first set of submerged leaves to look different as the plant converts. We pot ours in rockwool, which makes it easy to rinse, split into smaller portions and push into aqua soil. Plant each stem with a little spacing so water and light reach the lower nodes rather than crowding them out.

The orange tones at the growing tips only really show under brighter light with consistent CO2 and a steady iron-inclusive fertiliser routine. Without those, you still get a healthy, faster-growing green stem that fills a background quickly. SG tap water is soft and slightly acidic, which suits Rotala well, though we always recommend dechlorinating to neutralise chloramine before topping up. Trim the tops regularly and replant the cuttings to build a denser, bushier stand over a few weeks.

Browse the rest of our background plants to pair with these stems, and read our Rotala rotundifolia guide alongside the stem plant trim and replant walkthrough to keep your Fujian compact and colourful.