Rotala rotundifolia "Yao-Yai" is also called Rotala sp. Called "Colorata". This plant is native to Southeast Asia and forms narrow leaves. Even under moderate lighting, it appears in light red to orange tones. However, it reaches its full potential under strong lighting with the appropriate supply of nutrients, under which it has intensively red to pink colored leaves and stems and is a magnificent eye-catcher in the aquarium. The branched stems of the Rotala Yao-Yai, which grow slightly overhanging and horizontal, result in a compact growth in the aquarium. It differs from the Rotala H'Ra in that it has slightly wider leaves, a more intense coloration under the same keeping conditions and a slightly more upright habit. Rotala Yao-Yai combines perfectly with Rotala sp. "Green".
Origin: Southeast Asia
Height: 20 - 80 cm
Width: 2 - 4 cm
Type: stem plant
Growth: Fast
Layout: Midground - Background
Temperature: 18 - 28 °C
pH: 5 - 7
CH: 0 - 15
Light requirement: medium - high
Difficulty: easy
Propagation: cuttings
CO2 necessary: recommended
Instructions for planting:
Only open the container just before planting. Gently remove the plant from the container and rinse the roots free of the gel or liquid. Small residues of the nutrient solution are not a problem. After rinsing, the plant should be quickly placed in the water so that it does not dry out.
In Vitro: Grown in the laboratory and guaranteed free from pathogens, snails, algae and vermin.