Rotala Ceylon

🌿 Rotala Ceylon – Graceful, Fast-Growing Stem Plant for Flowing Aquascapes

Rotala Ceylon, a slender-leaved variety of Rotala rotundifolia, is celebrated for its elegant growth habit and subtle pinkish-green coloration. With delicate stems and fine leaves that sway gently in the current, this plant brings dynamic motion and softness to freshwater aquascapes. Native to Sri Lanka, Rotala Ceylon is prized for its fast growth and adaptability—making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

Under high lighting and CO₂ injection, Rotala Ceylon can develop more intense pink to reddish tones, creating beautiful visual contrast in midground and background placements.

✨ Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon'

• Common Name: Rotala Ceylon

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with narrow, arching leaves

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for best coloration and compact growth

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Midground to background

• Color: Light green to pinkish-red under high-tech conditions

💧 Optimal Conditions:

• Temperature: 68°F to 82°F (20°C to 28°C)

• pH: 5.5 – 7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for robust root development

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides vertical texture and motion for planted aquariums

• Ideal for Dutch-style or nature-style layouts

• Fast grower—great for absorbing excess nutrients and suppressing algae

• Enhances midground transitions and adds a sense of depth

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Elevate your aquascape with our premium selection of versatile aquatic plants, available in the following convenient formats:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 6 loose, unrooted stems — ideal for immediate planting or propagation

• Bunched Plants: Approx. 6 unrooted stems bundled with foam and plant weight for easy placement

• Potted Plants: Approx. 6 unrooted stems arranged in a net pot with rockwool — convenient for stable planting and display

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Fresh-cut plants are unrooted and may require a few days to establish after planting. High lighting and CO₂ will significantly enhance color and density. Growth rates may vary based on tank conditions.