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Rotala Pearl
Rotala sp. 'Pearl'
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 Southeast Asia
Fine-leaved rotala that develops a pearlescent pink-red hue under high light. Soft, feathery appearance creates beautiful backgrounds.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful invertebrates that will not damage plant leaves and help control algae
Excellent algae control without harming delicate foliage
Small, peaceful fish that won't uproot or damage fine-leaved plants
Complementary foreground plant that pairs well with background Rotala Pearl
Hardy companion plant with different growth habit and leaf structure
Small algae-eating fish that won't disturb plants or substrate
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Iron/Macronutrients)
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, loss of red pigmentation
Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizers; add iron supplements if yellowing persists; ensure adequate lighting and CO2
Algae Overgrowth (Green/Black Spot Algae)
Green film or black spots on leaves, reduced light penetration, plant decline
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating shrimp or fish; manually remove affected leaves
Melting (Leaf Deterioration)
Leaves becoming translucent, mushy stems, rapid leaf loss after planting
Ensure stable water parameters; gradually acclimate plant to new conditions; maintain consistent temperature and pH; trim affected portions and allow new growth
Slow Growth/Poor Coloration
Minimal new leaf development, green instead of red coloration, weak stems
Increase CO2 injection to 20-30 ppm; boost lighting to medium-high (8-10 hours); enhance fertilization; check water parameters for stability
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Quick Facts
- co2
- recommended
- lighting
- medium-high
- placement
- background
- difficulty
- medium
- 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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.