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Rotala

Rotala

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A water plant often grown in fish tanks for its bright leaves and easy growth
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Rotala
  • In aquariums, Rotala is prized for its attractive appearance and easy growth.

Examples

  • Rotala has soft, succulent, dark pink to purplish stems that branch abundantly, with a prostrate, creeping growth form.

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  • Results further showed that plants required slight acidic (pH 6), neutral (pH 7), to slight alkaline (pH 8 and 9) medium for better acclimatization and development of Rotala plants.

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  • Roundleaf toothcup - Rotala rotundifolia (Buch-Ham. ex Roxb)

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  • Roundleaf toothcup - Rotala rotundifolia (Buch-Ham. ex Roxb)

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  • Aquarists often choose Rotala for its vibrant colors and adaptability in tank conditions.

  • When properly cared for, Rotala can thrive and add beauty to aquatic environments.

Surface Forms

Rotala main

Etymology

Rotala is a scientific name for a group of water plants popular in aquariums. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'tall' stems and bright leaves, because many Rotala species grow upright and make a colorful background in a tank.