Rotala Rotundifolia "Periya"

Rotala Rotundifolia "Periya" file

• Difficulty: Average
• Family: Lythraceae.
• Gender: Rotate
• From: Asia
• Lighting design: Average
• Temperature: 18º - 30º
• Growth: Quick
• PH: 4.0 to 7.0
• Hardness: 0 to 30
• Co2: Recommendable

Characteristics of Rotala Rotundifolia "Periya"

Rotala Rotundifolia "Periya" it is a particularly elegant little-known rattan. It has the smallest and narrowest underwater leaves, measuring a maximum of 16 mm long and 1,5 mm wide. The stems grow bent towards the horizontal, so this stem plant has a very bushy appearance. The stems are reddish and the leaves are colored Verde clear with an underside pink pale. The intense lighting promotes tint reddish, but the tones predominate green clear.

Rotala rotundifolia "Periya" it is a fairly simple plant, but with good lighting, CO 2 and supply of nutrients, show your most beautiful side. Growth from curve to horizontal is typical of this form; the bushy appearance of the plant can be improved by pruning and reinserting long shoots.

This new form of Rotala rotundifolia from India is an asset to water landscaping with its fine, dense foliage and bushy growth. It works well as a shrub in medium distance accentuating a high contrast to its light color.