{"product_id":"dennerle-rotala-macrandra","title":"Dennerle Rotala macrandra","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a bold statement in your high-tech aquarium with \u003cb\u003eRotala macrandra\u003c\/b\u003e, often considered the ultimate jewel of red stem plants. Originating from Asia, this extraordinarily beautiful species develops large, wavy leaves in shades ranging from deep ruby to vivid magenta. Growing 20 to 30+ cm tall, it creates a breathtaking focal point when planted in groups near the background or midground of your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a \u003cb\u003eDennerle Plant-It! In-Vitro\u003c\/b\u003e tissue culture cup, this plant is lab-grown under sterile conditions to ensure it is 100% free of snails, pest algae, pathogens, and pesticides. Because it is pre-adapted to submerged growth in nutrient media, it bypasses the difficult adaptation phase, allowing it to take root and grow smoothly from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnmatched Red Coloration:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers stunning, intense crimson hues that provide dramatic contrast against green background plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Branching Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly branched lab culture cups provide multiple healthy stems to form dense, striking plant groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Sterile \u0026amp; Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Cultivated in tissue culture to guarantee zero pest introductions—completely safe for sensitive shrimp and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 – 30+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Demand:\u003c\/b\u003e High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Tips for Best Growth \u0026amp; Color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater \u0026amp; Light:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires high-intensity lighting, CO2 injection, and soft, slightly acidic water to thrive and develop its full red potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrient Rich:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure adequate micronutrient dosing (especially iron) in the water column to maintain deep coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Space:\u003c\/b\u003e Plant individual stems with a few centimeters of space between them so light can comfortably reach the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Plant \u0026amp; Prepare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the plant from the tissue culture cup and gently rinse off the nutrient gel under cool tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate the dense mass into individual stems or small stem pairs using sharp aquarium scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the stems individually into fine aquasoil using fine-tipped planting tweezers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Britblooms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54762467787091,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/9919\/3939\/files\/30263-Rotala-macrandra_png.webp?v=1787918277","url":"https:\/\/shop.britblooms.com\/products\/dennerle-rotala-macrandra","provider":"Britblooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}