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Rotala rotundifolia "Hra" (Rotala Hra)

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Rotala rotundifolia "Hra" is a stunning aquatic stem plant originating from Vietnam. Renowned for its breathtaking, vibrant red and orange hues, it has become a staple in aquascaping. Its narrow leaves and creeping growth habit make it a popular choice for creating dense, colorful bushes in the background.
Rotala rotundifolia

Introduction

Rotala rotundifolia "Hra" is an exceptional variant of the classic Rotala rotundifolia, originally collected in the Gia Lai province of Vietnam. It stands out due to its slightly narrower leaves and its remarkable ability to develop intense red and orange coloration under optimal conditions.

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Growth and Care

While it shares the robust nature of standard Rotala rotundifolia, the "Hra" variant truly shines when provided with high light and supplemental CO2. Under intense lighting, its growth habit tends to become more creeping or horizontal, making it ideal for shaping into dense, vibrant bushes. Regular trimming encourages lateral shoots, enhancing the thick, bushy appearance highly sought after in aquascaping.

Aquascaping Application

Its striking colors make it a perfect focal point or background plant to contrast against bright green foregrounds. The fine texture of its narrow leaves adds a sense of scale and delicacy to both nano tanks and large nature aquariums.

Plant info

Colors: Red, Orange, Light green
Difficulty: Medium
Origin: Asia
Usage: Background
Type: Stem
Growth rate: High
Height: 10 - 30 cm
Light demand: High
CO2: Medium
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