Rotala wallichii 1-2-Grow!

Origin: Asia

Usage: Background, Midground, Red accent

CO2: Medium to High

Light: High

Care: Difficult

Growth Form: Stem

Growth Rate: Medium

Height: 4 – 12”

Width: 1”

Temp: 59 – 86F

Achieve stunning aquarium success with 1•2•Grow!—premium young plants cultivated in Tropica’s laboratory and guaranteed free from snails, algae, and pesticides, ensuring safety for sensitive shrimp and fish. These compact plants are ideal for small to medium aquariums, arriving ready to divide into portions for broader coverage. With proper CO2 and fertilizer, they deliver lush, dense growth, rewarding your patience with a vibrant aquascape. Choose 1•2•Grow! for clean, healthy, and hassle-free aquarium plants that elevate your aquatic environment.

How To Use:

1. Carefully take the plant out of the cup and thoroughly rinse off the growing media (agar) in a container of water.
2. Split the plant in 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Definitely use sharp scissors to separate any small foreground plants.
3. Plant the portions into the substrate using tweezers, then watch them grow!

Rotala wallichii is a striking stem plant known for its vibrant red shoot tips when provided with optimal lighting. Originating from the soft, slightly acidic waters of Southeast Asia, this plant is ideal for creating colorful, densely packed groups in the middle or background of your aquarium. It thrives in high light, requiring at least 0.5 watts per liter to achieve its intense colors, along with a balanced supply of nutrients and CO2 fertilization. With its delicate branching, Rotala wallichii rewards aquascapers with foliage that transitions from bright pink to orange and deep red, with leaves reaching over 0.8 inches in diameter.

Best suited for well-maintained aquariums, it requires a nitrate level between 0.4–0.6 ppm and a phosphate content of 0.04–0.08 ppm to thrive. Regular pruning may be necessary to keep it within your desired tank size, and it can be propagated easily by cutting and replanting the top or lateral shoots, which quickly grow new roots. Rotala wallichii is a favorite in Nature Aquaria and Dutch-style tanks, providing an elegant contrast to other plants, and should be planted in groups of 3–5 stems for the most beautiful, dense display.