- Regular price
- €4,80
- Regular price
- €4,80
The Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' is a striking, vibrant stem plant prized for its intense, luminous tangerine and golden-orange hues, making it a brilliant midground or background accent in freshwater aquascapes.
Short Description & Highlights
Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' is a captivating variant of the classic rotundifolia family, celebrated for its unique warm-toned coloration that ranges from glowing yellow-orange to rich peach under optimal conditions. While it thrives best with high illumination and nutrient supplementation, its manageable growth habit and adaptability make it an exceptionally rewarding choice for beginner aquarists looking to step up their planted tank designs.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
| Lighting Demand | Medium to High |
| CO2 Requirement | Recommended (improves coloration and density) |
| Max Height | 15 to 30+ cm (6 to 12+ inches) |
| Water Temperature | 20°C–28°C (68°F–82°F) |
| pH Range | 6.0–7.5 |
Detailed Beginner Care Guide
1. Aquascaping Placement & Planting
As a versatile stem plant, Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' looks best when planted in small groups or bunches of 5 to 10 stems along the midground or background of the aquarium. Use blunt aquascaping tweezers to gently insert individual stems about 1 to 2 inches deep into nutrient-rich aquarium soil or substrate, leaving a small space between each stem to allow light penetration to the lower leaves.
2. Lighting, CO2, and Nutrition
To achieve its signature citrus-orange pigmentation, this plant requires moderate-to-high aquarium lighting. While it can survive in lower-light setups, the leaves will lean more toward a subdued green. Supplementing the aquarium with liquid fertilizers containing iron and macro-nutrients, alongside a modest CO2 injection system, will drastically enhance its growth speed, thickness, and vivid color intensity.
3. Maintenance and Propagation
Routine trimming is essential to maintaining a dense, bush-like appearance. Simply prune the stems back to your desired height using sharp aquascaping scissors. The plant will readily branch out from the cut sites, becoming fuller over time. Furthermore, you can propagate your colony easily by taking the healthy trimmings and replanting them directly back into the substrate.
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