Rotala sp. 'Wayanad' | Slender Red Plant InVitro

Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ is an elegant, slender stem plant with fine leaves and attractive reddish-orange to pink coloration under good lighting. It adds a light, airy structure to the aquarium and is perfectly suited for the mid to background of modern aquascapes.

Under optimal conditions, 'Wayanad' grows upright, branches well, and can be kept compact and shapely with regular pruning.
This variety is supplied InVitro in a sterile cup, making it 100% free of snails, algae, and pesticides – ideal for shrimp, nano, and aquascaping tanks. After thoroughly rinsing off the nutrient gel, the plant can be divided into several shoots and planted.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific Name: Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’
🔸 Family: Lythraceae
🔸 Origin: India (Wayanad region, cultivated variety)
🔸 Delivery form: InVitro (sterile lab cultivation)
🔸 Light requirement: medium – high
🔸 Temperature: 20–28 °C
🔸 Growth: medium – fast
🔸 Location: 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 intense red to pink coloration, strong lighting, stable CO₂ supply, and regular pruning are crucial. Particularly effective when planted in groups.

👉 Conclusion:

Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ InVitro is a delicate, attractively colored stem plant – snail-free, vigorous, and ideal for dynamic aquascapes with a fine structure.