{"product_id":"rotala-wallichii","title":"Rotala wallichii","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-43\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-43\"\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"\u003e is a premier, highly decorative stem plant originating from Southeast Asia, celebrated for its delicate, needle-like foliage and stunning transition to vibrant pink and deep red hues.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-42\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-42\"\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"\u003e features fine, whorled leaves that create a soft, feathery texture inside the freshwater aquarium.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eWhen cultivated under optimal conditions, it forms dense, breathtaking crimson bushes that serve as an exceptional midground or background focal point.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003eWhile traditionally recommended for advanced hobbyists due to its precise requirements, a beginner aquarist equipped with strong lighting and a pressurized carbon dioxide system can successfully cultivate this magnificent species.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 30+ cm (4 to 12+ inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh (Mandatory for optimal coloration and growth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 22°C–28°C (72°F–82°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 5.5–6.8 (Soft water preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care \u0026amp; Cultivation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-26\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Tank Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping Layout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39\"\u003eBecause of its slender vertical growth habit and vibrant color profile, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39\"\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003e looks most striking when planted in clusters or groups of multiple stems.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003ePosition it in the midground or background of the aquarium to build natural depth.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Planting individual stems a small distance apart prevents lower shading and ensures light reaches the base of each plant. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-27\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting and CO2 Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-27\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003eTo achieve its signature fiery red coloration, this species demands intense, high-quality aquarium lighting.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Insufficient lighting will cause the foliage to turn pale green and stunt development. \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eFurthermore, a stable supply of pressurized carbon dioxide (\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$CO_2$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e) combined with a nutrient-rich water column containing trace elements and iron is strictly required to support its rapid metabolism.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-28\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b5e2eba4a60bcc70-28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34\"\u003eRotala wallichii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e responds exceptionally well to regular pruning.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Trimming the tops encourages the stems to branch out horizontally, resulting in much denser, bushier growth. \u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003eThe trimmed upper portions can easily be replanted directly into the substrate to expand your aquascape layout or start new clusters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050294583636,"sku":"ST010912","price":5.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Rotalawallichii.jpg?v=1788796527","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/rotala-wallichii","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}