Dennerle Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’ In-Vitro

Description

The variety name ‘Blood Red’ already gives an indication of the colour of this new stem plant. This Rotala rotundifolia form certainly has the most intense red colour. Even with softer lighting it shows beautiful colour. With strong light and sufficient CO2, a rich red colour of incredible intensity develops. With light green plants nearby, this fast growing beauty is a fascinating eye-catcher in any underwater landscape. Regular pruning makes Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’ very suitable for the medium to background.

Plant Profile

Genus:
Rotala

Species:
rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’

Family:
Lythraceae

Origin:
Cultivar

Light:
high

Temperature:
18-28°C

Growth rate:
fast

Area:
Background

Height:
15 – 30 cm

pH:
5-8

Water hardness:
soft to hard

Co2:
20-30 mg/l

Propagation:
head cuttings, side shoots