Plant profile
Wallichii Rotala
Rotala wallichiiWallichii Rotala is a hard stem aquarium plant for background placement. It prefers high light, usually needs CO2, and has medium growth in good care.
Hard careHigh lightCO2 usually required
Background
HardDifficulty
HighLight
RequiredCO2
MediumGrowth
72–82°FTemperature
Plant Type
- Type
- Stem
- Placement
- Background
- Growth rate
- Medium
Care Needs
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Light
- High
- CO2
- CO2 usually required
Shop Listing
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View at Fitz Fish PondsSubstrate
Any substrate
Fertiliser
Column feeder — use liquid fertiliser
Propagation
Cuttings — trim stem, replant the cutting
Planning Notes
- Best for aquarists who can manage stronger lighting, nutrients, and stable care.
- Plan around CO2 and nutrient consistency before using it as a centerpiece plant.
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