Rotala Mexicana (Rotala sp. 'Mexicana') Tissue Culture
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Rotala Mexicana (Rotala sp. 'Mexicana') Tissue Culture - Effortless Elegance in Your Aquarium
Introducing Rotala Mexicana (Rotala sp. 'Mexicana') in its innovative Tissue Culture form, an aquatic masterpiece that combines striking beauty with simplicity in care. This exquisite variant, also known as "True H’ra," arrives in a convenient tissue culture cup, free from pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy start for your aquascape.
What We Like About This Plant:
- Stunning Color Palette: Rotala sp. H’ra exhibits captivating shades of pink, orange, and red, creating a visually captivating spectacle within your aquarium.
- Optimal Growth Conditions: Flourishing under moderate lighting (2-3 watts per gallon), this plant is a testament to ease, especially when coupled with CO2 supplementation for intensified vibrancy.
- Excellent Background plant: Ideal for both background and midground placement, it adds depth and dimension to your aquatic masterpiece.
- Tissue cultures: contain no unwanted pest animals or algae
Care Guidelines:
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Temperature: Maintain a temperature range between 63°F - 82°F (17°C - 28°C) to ensure the well-being of Rotala Mexicana.
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pH: Keep the water's pH level within the range of 6.0 to 7.0 for optimal growth and health of the plant.
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Lighting: Provide moderate to high lighting in the range of 2-3 watts per gallon to encourage vibrant growth and the development of its striking colors.
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Potential Height: Rotala Mexicana can reach a height of 10 to 20 inches (25.5 – 51 cm) under suitable conditions, creating an impressive presence in your aquarium.
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Origin: Indigenous to South America, Rotala Mexicana is cultivated in US nurseries, bringing its unique charm to aquarists worldwide.
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Aquarium Placement: Ideal for placement in the foreground of your aquarium, Rotala Mexicana adds a captivating visual dimension to your aquascape.
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Care: This plant requires a moderate level of care. Routine pruning is recommended to promote lateral shoots and maintain its desired shape.
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Growth Rate: Rotala Mexicana exhibits a slow growth rate, making it a patient and rewarding addition to your aquascape.
This listing is for the tissue culture form of Hydrocotyle Verticillata. Tissue cultures are superior to traditional forms of aquarium plants in many ways. They are produced in a completely sterile environment which eliminates the possibility of them carrying pest snails or algae spores. They have a shelf life (before introduction to the aquarium) of several months if properly maintained and they are housed in a nutrient gel until introduced to the aquarium. To introduce a tissue culture plant to the aquarium, simply rinse off as much nutrient gel as possible, then plant as usual. The nutrient gel will not harm your aquarium.
By following these care guidelines, you can ensure that Rotala Mexicana thrives in your aquatic environment, contributing to a visually captivating and healthy aquarium.
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Current Handling Time:
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