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Rotala Manipurensis

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Description

Plants height: 20–40 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 5.5–7.5

Lighting: Medium to High

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Medium

Origin: India (Manipur region)

Position: Midground to Background

Care Tips: Rotala manipurensis is a beautiful, medium-sized aquatic plant known for its reddish or pinkish leaves when grown under high light conditions. It thrives in medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from COâ‚‚ supplementation, which helps to enhance its color and growth. Regular fertilization, particularly with micronutrients, will ensure healthy development. This plant grows at a medium rate and requires regular trimming to maintain a compact shape and prevent overgrowth. It is best placed in the midground to background of aquascapes, where its color and delicate texture can add interest. A nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters will support its growth.