Rotala khoeln 1 portion 5x5cm rare plants aquarium 20 stems

Rotala sp. Koehne (Compact Macrandra Form)

 

English

Origin and Research

This Rotala originates from India and is considered a compact and finer-leaf form related to Rotala macrandra. Under strong light it develops tight internodes and thin, elongated leaves with pink to deep-red hues.

 

Morphology

Leaves: narrow, 1–2 cm length, with visible midrib and soft pink-red pigmentation.

Stems: erect, very short internodes when well-lit, forming dense bushes.

Growth rate: moderate compared to other Rotalas, faster once established submerged.

Submerged vs emersed: submerged leaves become thinner and more colorful, emersed form remains greener and wider.

 

Cultivation

Light: very strong (minimum 40–50 PAR at substrate; 2500–4000 lumen per 100 L) for compact growth and red colors.

CO₂: 20–30 ppm stable injection.

Water values: pH 5.5–6 / GH 6–7 / KH 2 / Conductivity 150–200 µS.

Nutrients: high micro and macro fertilization; monitor iron and potassium to avoid pale tips.

Trimming: frequent pruning to maintain compact carpets or red bushes.

 

Adaptation

Plants are fully grown adults, cultivated submerged and carefully sterilized before packing. They do not melt after planting and resume growth immediately.

 

Special notes

Excellent for creating a red focal point even in small aquascapes. Works beautifully as mid-background hedge with strong depth effect.

 

Emotional closer

When you want the tank to look like precision and passion met, this plant quietly takes the spotlight.

 

Italiano

Origine e Ricerca

Provenienza indiana, forma compatta e foglia più sottile collegata alla macrandra. Con luce intensa mostra internodi strettissimi e colorazioni rosso-rosate.

 

Morfologia

Foglie strette, 1–2 cm, con venatura centrale visibile e sfumature rosse.

Fusti eretti con crescita raccolta.

Velocità: moderata, accelera dopo l’adattamento.

Forma sommersa molto più colorata della forma emersa.

 

Coltivazione

Luce: molto intensa (40–50 PAR al fondo; 2500–4000 lumen / 100 L).

CO₂: 20–30 ppm costanti.

Acqua: pH 5.5–6 / GH 6–7 / KH 2 / Conducibilità 150–200 µS.

Fertilizzazione completa, particolare attenzione a ferro e potassio.

Potature frequenti per mantenere compattezza.

 

Adattamento

Piante adulte, cresciute completamente in sommerso e sterilizzate prima della spedizione: nessun rischio di scioglimento in vasca.

 

Curiosità

Ottima per creare un punto rosso deciso anche in vasche piccole.

 

Chiusura

Aggiunge ordine elegante e colore dove l’occhio deve fermarsi.

 

Français

Origine et Recherche

Forme compacte liée à Rotala macrandra, provenant d’Inde. La lumière intense révèle des couleurs roses à rouges et des entrenœuds très courts.

 

Morphologie

Feuilles étroites de 1–2 cm, nervure centrale marquée, teintes rouges sous forte lumière.

Tiges dressées, croissance dense.

Croissance modérée, rapide après acclimatation.

 

Culture

Éclairage: très fort (40–50 PAR au sol; 2500–4000 lumens / 100 L).

CO₂: 20–30 ppm.

Paramètres: pH 5.5–6 / GH 6–7 / KH 2 / Conductivité 150–200 µS.

Fertilisation complète, attention au fer et au potassium.

Taille régulière pour conserver la compacité.

 

Adaptation

Plantes adultes, cultivées immergées et stérilisées avant expédition: reprise immédiate en aquarium.

 

Astuces

Idéale pour une touche rouge nette au centre du décor.

 

Conclusion

Elle donne un axe visuel clair et une profondeur colorée au paysage.

 

Deutsch

Herkunft und Recherche

Kompakte, feingliedrige Form aus Indien, verwandt mit Rotala macrandra. Unter starkem Licht entstehen kurze Internodien und kräftige Rot-/Rosatöne.

 

Morphologie

Schmale Blätter 1–2 cm, sichtbare Mittelrippe, intensivere Farbe im Unterwasserwuchs.

Moderate Wachstumsrate, dichter Wuchs bei guter Pflege.

 

Pflege

Licht: sehr stark (40–50 PAR am Boden; 2500–4000 Lumen / 100 L).

CO₂: 20–30 ppm.

Wasser: pH 5.5–6 / GH 6–7 / KH 2 / Leitfähigkeit 150–200 µS.

Volldüngung, Eisen und Kalium genau beobachten.

Regelmäßiger Rückschnitt für buschige Form.

 

Anpassung

Erwachsene, vollständig submers gezogene Pflanzen, vor dem Versand sterilisiert; kein Auflösen im Aquarium.

 

Besonderheit

Perfekt für einen klaren, roten Blickfang auch in kleinen Becken.

 

Schluss

Präzise, farbstark, auffällig – ohne Laut zu sein.