Rotala macrandra
COMMON NAME:
Giant Red Rotala
SYN:
None
FAMILY:
Lythraceae
RANGE:
Asia; India
AQUASCAPE:
middleground to background bunch plant that provides good contrast.
HEIGHT:
To 18" (45 cm)
AH:
From 18" (45 cm)
WATER:
very bright
LIGHT:
pH: 6.0-7.0; 2-10 dH; 77-86�F (25-30�C)
SUBSTRATE:
plain gravel
P:
cuttings
REMARKS:
Use a good iron fertilizer and plenty of light, the more light, the deeper red color. This species is easily damaged in transit.
DC:
7