Rotala Sp. Green

Rotala sp. 'Green'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lythraceae

Variety of Rotala · Green

📍 Southeast Asia

Rotala sp. 'Green' is a popular, fast-growing, bright green stem plant with small, oval leaves. Unlike the pinkish tones of R. rotundifolia, it stays consistently lime-green even under high light, providing excellent contrast with red-leaved plants. Undemanding and fast, it is a reliable background filler for any planted tank.

Tank Mates

Red Cherry Shrimp

Shrimp will not damage plant tissue and help control algae on leaves

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Excellent algae control without harming delicate stem leaves

excellent

Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't uproot or damage plants

good

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that add color without disturbing plants

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Complementary foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping

excellent

Anubias Nana

Low-light companion plant with contrasting leaf shape and growth rate

excellent

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale coloration, leaf holes or necrosis

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing frequency to 2-3 times weekly; ensure macronutrient and micronutrient balance; consider adding CO2 if not already present

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves and stems; reduced light penetration

Treatment

Reduce light duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water change frequency; add algae-eating shrimp or fish; manually remove affected leaves

Melting

Symptoms

Sudden leaf dissolution, mushy stems, transparent or translucent tissue

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent water changes; ensure stable temperature (20-28°C); reduce light intensity temporarily; trim affected stems and replant healthy portions

Slow Growth

Symptoms

Minimal new leaf development, pale green coloration, weak stems

Treatment

Verify adequate lighting (8-10 hours daily); increase fertilizer dosing; add CO2 supplementation; check water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, hardness 2-15 dGH)