Rotala indica 'Bonsai' | Compact Stem Plant In Vitro

Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is a very compactly growing stem plant that is ideal for the foreground to lower midground due to its slow, dense growth. Its small, round leaves form closely spaced shoots and give the aquarium a calm, structured appearance, which is particularly valued in detailed aquascapes.

This plant can be perfectly shaped by regular pruning, keeping it low and bushy.
It is supplied InVitro in a sterile cup and is therefore 100% free of snails, algae and pesticides – perfect for shrimp, nano and aquascaping tanks. After rinsing off the nutrient gel, it can be divided into many small portions and planted.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Rotala indica 'Bonsai'
🔸 Family: Lythraceae
🔸 Origin: Southeast Asia (Cultivar)
🔸 Delivery form: InVitro (sterile lab cultivation)
🔸 Light requirement: medium – high
🔸 Temperature: 20–28 °C
🔸 Growth: slow
🔸 Location: Foreground / lower midground
🔸 Growth height: approx. 5–15 cm
🔸 pH-value: 5.5–7.5
🔸 Water hardness: soft – medium hard
🔸 CO₂ requirement: recommended
🔸 Propagation: Cuttings

💡 Tip:

Regular trimming keeps 'Bonsai' particularly compact and shapely. Good lighting supports dense growth and fresh leaf color.

👉 Conclusion:

Rotala indica ‘Bonsai’ InVitro is a slow-growing, shape-stable stem plant – snail-free, space-saving, and ideal for precise aquascaping layouts.