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Rotala macrandra mini red
Rotala macrandra mini red
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Rotala macrandra ‘Mini Red’ is a compact, colourful stem plant known for its small leaves and vibrant red to pink coloration. It adds strong colour and fine texture to planted aquariums and works particularly well when grown as a dense group.
Plant Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate to Advanced |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
| Placement | Midground / Background |
| Substrate | Recommended |
| Fertilizer | Complete liquid fertilizer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Growth Form | Stem plant |
| Best Placement | Planted in groups |
Planting & Care
Plant individual stems into nutrient-rich substrate with space between them to allow light and water circulation. Regular trimming encourages branching and lets you replant the healthy tops to create a dense group.
Strong lighting, consistent nutrients and CO₂ supplementation will help maintain compact growth and encourage the intense red coloration this variety is known for.
Key Features
- Vibrant red to pink foliage
- Compact leaves
- Excellent colour contrast
- Moderate growth rate
- CO₂ recommended
- Benefits from strong lighting
- Propagates easily from stem cuttings
- Best planted in groups
- Excellent midground or background acce
