Rotala Macrandra

Rotala macrandra is the crown jewel of red stem plants — broad, ruffled leaves in brilliant pink-to-crimson that seem to glow under intense light. It's famously demanding, needing high light, CO2, and stable soft water to truly thrive, but nothing quite matches its color when it's happy. A genuine showpiece for the experienced planted-tank keeper.

Care level: Advanced · Placement: Midground/Background · Lighting: High · CO2: Recommended · Growth rate: Moderate · Propagation: cuttings