

Stoffels Rotala indica (Medium Tech)
The Stoffels Rotala indica is a compact, miniature variety of Rotala, known for its small, round leaves and bushy growth pattern, making it perfect for aquascapers looking to create a structured, well-manicured look in the midground or foreground of aquariums. Grown in-vitro, this plant arrives free from pests, algae, and contaminants, ensuring a healthy and clean start for your aquascape.
Key Features:
- Compact Growth: Rotala indica (Bonsai) is prized for its dense, miniature growth, forming a tidy bush that adds structure and texture to aquascapes.
- Easy to Shape: This plant responds well to trimming, making it easy to shape and maintain a desired form, ideal for aquascapers aiming for a precise, manicured look.
- In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, this plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a healthy and safe start for your aquarium.
- Perfect for Aquascaping: Its small leaves and compact form make it an ideal plant for midground or foreground placement, allowing for creative designs in aquascaping.
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: Rotala indica requires medium to high lighting to maintain its compact growth and vibrant green color. Under lower light, the plant may become leggy and lose its bushy form.
- CO2: While CO2 supplementation is not essential, it is highly recommended to promote faster growth and maintain a more compact, dense appearance.
- Water Parameters: This plant thrives in slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 22-28°C. Nutrient-rich water and substrate will enhance its growth.
- Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain the plant’s compact, bushy shape. Frequent pruning encourages lateral shoots and a more robust form. Trimmed cuttings can be replanted to propagate more plants.
Planting Tips:
- Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting in your aquarium.
- Plant Rotala indica (Bonsai) in a nutrient-rich substrate, spaced evenly in the foreground or midground for a well-manicured look.
- Ensure good lighting and CO2 supplementation to promote quick establishment and keep the plant compact and dense.
Common names | Indian toothcup |
Synonyms | Ameletia indica (Willd.) DC. |
Misapplied names | Ammania sp. ”Bonsai”, Ammannia sp. ”Bonsai” |
Trader names | Ammania bonsai |
Complete botanical name | Rotála índica (Willd.) Koehne |
Family | Lythraceae |
Genus | Rotala |
Difficulty | medium |
Usage | Midground, Nano tanks, Street (Dutch style), Foreground, group |
Growth | medium |
pH value | 5 – 7 |
Temperature tolerance | 18 – 30°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0 – 14°dKH |
General hardness | 0 – 30°dGH |
Propagation | Cuttings |
Can grow emersed? | yes |
Source | Flowgrow |
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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.
Weight | 0,05 kg |
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Dimensions | 7,5 × 7,5 × 8 cm |
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