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Rotala Orange Juice
Rotala sp. 'Orange Juice'
Also known as Rotala OJ
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.
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Compatible Livestock
Gentle algae grazers that won't damage plant stems and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-destructive shrimp that thrive in high-tech planted tanks and add visual interest
Peaceful algae eaters that won't uproot or damage stem plants
Small, peaceful schooling fish that complement planted tanks without disturbing plants
Excellent companion stem plant with similar care requirements and complementary appearance
Similar high-light stem plant that creates beautiful color contrast in the aquascape
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Micronutrients)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of orange coloration, interveinal chlorosis
Increase liquid fertilizer dosing, particularly iron supplements; ensure CO2 and lighting are adequate to allow nutrient uptake
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating stems and leaves, reduced light penetration, plant decline
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
Leaves become translucent, stems soften and disintegrate, rapid plant deterioration
Improve water quality with frequent partial changes, increase CO2 injection, ensure adequate lighting and fertilization; remove severely affected portions
Poor Growth/Stunting
Slow growth rate, small leaves, pale coloration, plant fails to thrive despite apparent good conditions
Verify CO2 levels (30-40ppm optimal), increase lighting intensity to 60+ PAR, boost macro and micronutrient dosing, check water parameters for imbalances
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- high
- placement
- midground/background
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- moderate
Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- hardness
- 1–8 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.