Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' | Intensive Red Plant InVitro

Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' is a particularly intensely colored cultivated form of the popular Rotala rotundifolia and is one of the strongest red plants in aquascaping. Under high light intensity and stable CO₂ supply, it develops deep red to blood-red hues, creating strong contrasts with green plants.

With its upright, branching growth, it is ideal for the mid- to background. Regular pruning promotes dense, bushy growth and enhances the color effect.
This plant is supplied InVitro in a sterile cup and is therefore 100% free of snails, algae, and pesticides – perfect for shrimp, nano, and aquascaping tanks.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red'
🔸 Family: Lythraceae
🔸 Origin: Southeast Asia (cultivated form)
🔸 Delivery Form: InVitro (sterile lab culture)
🔸 Light Requirement: high
🔸 Temperature: 20–28 °C
🔸 Growth: medium – fast
🔸 Placement: Midground / Background
🔸 Growth Height: approx. 20–40 cm
🔸 pH value: 5.5–7.5
🔸 Water Hardness: soft – medium hard
🔸 CO₂ Requirement: recommended
🔸 Propagation: Cuttings

💡 Tip:

For maximum red coloration, very strong lighting, stable CO₂ supply, and good iron supply are crucial. Regular trimming further intensifies the color effect.

👉 Conclusion:

Rotala rotundifolia 'Blood Red' InVitro is a spectacular red plant – snail-free, vigorous, and ideal for expressive aquascapes with high color contrast.