Tropica – Rotala indica ‘Bonsai’ (Medium Tech)

Tropica – Rotala indica ‘Bonsai’ is best described as a compact, moderate growing version of Bacopa caroliniana.
Plant it in small groups and trim it often. Cuttings may be re-planted in the group to achieve a more dense group or carpet.
At high light the tip of the stems may become reddish, at lower light the leaves will become larger and the plant less compact.
Rotala ‘Bonsai’ is particularly suitable for nano-aquariums.

Plant info

Type:	Stem
Origin:	Cultivar
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:	Slow
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:	5 – 20+
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:	Medium
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :	Medium
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. It has been grown in a sterile laboratory and is guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant over Greenhouse plants for 100% client satisfaction.

McMerwe’s Comment: A premium Tropica Plant. One of the only rotalas with round leaves. It just feels like a special plant once it get growing!  [Rating 5/5]