Rotala Orange Juice

Rotala sp. 'Orange Juice'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae

📍 Captive-bred (hybrid)

Stunning orange-coloured stem plant that glows under strong light. Requires high light, CO2, and good nutrients to maintain its trademark colour.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Gentle algae grazers that won't damage plant stems and help maintain tank cleanliness

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Small, non-destructive shrimp that thrive in high-tech planted tanks and add visual interest

excellent

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae eaters that won't uproot or damage stem plants

good

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that complement planted tanks without disturbing plants

excellent

Rotala Indica

Excellent companion stem plant with similar care requirements and complementary appearance

excellent

Ludwigia Super Red

Similar high-light stem plant that creates beautiful color contrast in the aquascape

excellent

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Micronutrients)

Symptoms

Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of orange coloration, interveinal chlorosis

Treatment

Increase liquid fertilizer dosing, particularly iron supplements; ensure CO2 and lighting are adequate to allow nutrient uptake

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating stems and leaves, reduced light penetration, plant decline

Treatment

Reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fauna (Amano shrimp, Otocinclus), ensure CO2 and nutrients are balanced

Melting/Tissue Decay

Symptoms

Leaves become translucent, stems soften and disintegrate, rapid plant deterioration

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent partial changes, increase CO2 injection, ensure adequate lighting and fertilization; remove severely affected portions

Poor Growth/Stunting

Symptoms

Slow growth rate, small leaves, pale coloration, plant fails to thrive despite apparent good conditions

Treatment

Verify CO2 levels (30-40ppm optimal), increase lighting intensity to 60+ PAR, boost macro and micronutrient dosing, check water parameters for imbalances