Rotala Colarata is first of all a Low Tech pant. In other words, it will grow in any aquarium gravel
Rotala sp. Colorata is an easy to grow stem displaying unique and striking coloration. Strong lights and adequate fertilization will bring out intense pink and larger leaves. This versatile plant is best used in the midground or background as a focal point.
Planting Instructions for the Rotala Colorata:
- Firstly, take the label off.
- Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
- Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system , take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
- Finally, plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate
Transitioning process
- Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium
- Provide good water conditions for your plants
- Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants , follow the instructions from the manufacturer
- Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum , based on the plants needs Check out our video on aquarium lights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOvNTyo1RRI&t=34s
- Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
- A Co2 system is a good addition into your aquarium for the plants to flourish
- Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions
- Patience is key for the transition to take place
In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. Also, after a few days you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put a fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium. Two good fertilizers include Easy Life – Profito and Scape Complete. All plants have specific needs but if you follow the general instructions on our labels the plant will transition well and will eventually succeed and prosper in your aquarium.
Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in growing/understanding aquatic plants. Check it out >here<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )
*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.
Lameez Marais (verified owner) –
One of my dream plants. I got it in great quality.
greylingmelissa (verified owner) –
Plant arrived in excellent condition and was packaged very well. I’ve had no melting of leaves and it’s still looking great!
cmgentz (verified owner) –
Very well rounded plant, does well in most tanks, definitely a must!
Hayden Poulter (verified owner) –
Arrived in a good condition and doing well so far. Good service too.
Francois (verified owner) –
Vibrant purple colour when its older.. Very low tech plant.
Zsanett Bartha (verified owner) –
Great looking plant that im definitely excited to see grow, turning out to be one of my favorites, as i was told it would be!
Andréas Pretorius (verified owner) –
In my low-tech tank this is doing really well. Looks good en the side shoots came out quick. I’ll be adding more of these in my tanks, one pot goes a long way.
Chronolich (verified owner) –
These are very intriguing plants. Both the colorata as well as the green variant look amazing and since its a stem plant one can simply trim them when they get too tall and replant them for a more bushy effect. They also grow nicely without the use of CO².
chaseliebenberg (verified owner) –
A great little plant that seems to do well for me in my community tank. Great service and great quality. Very happy as per usual.
Jacques van Greunen (verified owner) –
Thank you for rather advising me to a plant that could grow in my tank, instead of letting me taking the plant i wanted too that requires CO2 which i don’t often use. Excellent service, really great prices and extremely well looked after livestock and plants that you sell. Most local fish stores ca definitely learn something from you.keep it up