Description
Achieve unmatched fiery contrast in your aquascape with Rotala 'Blood Red', widely regarded as the most intensely colored red form of Rotala rotundifolia. Producing deep, ruby-red tones even under moderate conditions, this stunning cultivar achieves a noticeably darker, richer shade than standard red stem plants. Growing upright to ascending with stems reaching 10 to 30+ cm, it branches readily to create dense, vibrant background bushes and striking focal points.
Delivered in a 1-2-Grow! laboratory cup, this plant is lab-cultivated under sterile conditions. It is guaranteed 100% free of snails, snail eggs, pest algae, and pesticides—making it completely safe for sensitive dwarf shrimp and fish. Pre-adapted for underwater growth in nutrient media, these young plants transition seamlessly into your aquarium without undergoing a harsh emersed adaptation phase.
Key Benefits
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Incredible Deep Red Tones: Delivers intense, darker crimson hues compared to standard Rotala varieties, adding high-impact color to your aquascape.
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Easy Culture & Propagation: Shares the fast growth rate and straightforward care of R. rotundifolia—propagate easily by replanting head cuttings and side shoots.
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100% Clean & Safe: Laboratory tissue culture guarantees zero pest introductions, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and high-end planted setups.
Quick Care Specs
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Plant Type: Stem / Background
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Origin: South America (Cultivar)
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Height: 10 – 30+ cm
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Light Demand: Medium (Strong light, CO2, and liquid fertilization unlock its darkest red potential)
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CO2 Demand: Medium
How to Prepare 1-2-Grow! Cups
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Remove the plant mass from the cup and gently rinse off the clear liquid media under cool tap water.
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Separate the dense cluster into individual stems or small stem groups 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 to the lower leaves.
