Add structure and architectural elegance to your layout with Rotala indica (formerly known in the hobby as Ammania spec. 'Bonsai'). Distinct from Rotala rotundifolia, this true species features densely packed, rounded leaflets along strictly vertical stems for a clean, miniature tree-like effect. Growing 5 to 20+ cm tall at a relaxed speed, its slow and predictable growth makes it a standout choice for creating standalone accent groups in the foreground or midground of your layout.
Upright, ornamental growth of Rotala indica. Source: Aquascaping Express
Delivered in a Dennerle Plant-It! In-Vitro tissue culture cup, this plant is lab-cultivated under sterile conditions to guarantee it is 100% free of snails, snail eggs, pest algae, pathogens, and pesticides. Pre-adapted to submerged conditions in nutrient media, it bypasses the harsh emersed adaptation phase and establishes immediately in your tank.
Key Benefits
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Strictly Upright Habit: Growth stays perfectly vertical, providing crisp contrast against carpeting plants like Hemianthus or wild mosses.
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Light-Responsive Color: Features bright green foliage under standard lighting, while high light intensity blushes the tips with rich reddish-pink tones.
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100% Sterile Tissue Culture: Grown in laboratory cups to guarantee total safety for sensitive dwarf shrimp, delicate fry, and high-end aquascapes.
Quick Care Specs
How to Plant & Prepare
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Remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and gently rinse off the clear nutrient gel under cool tap water.
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Separate the dense mass into small stem clusters or individual shoots using sharp aquarium scissors.
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Insert stems into nutrient-rich aquasoil using planting tweezers, leaving small gaps between stems to allow light penetration.
