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Rotala macrandra
A very beautiful high-difficulty plant with deep crimson leaves. Queen of aquatic plants turning red with CO2 and strong light.
Rotala macrandra is a stem plant in the family Lythraceae, native to India, celebrated as the 'Queen of Aquatic Plants' for its deep crimson leaves. Achieving its full beauty requires strong lighting, pressurized CO2 injection, soft water, and regular application of iron-containing liquid fertilizer simultaneously. Deficiency in any of these factors results in smaller leaves or greenish coloration that diminishes its beauty. Regular trimming and replanting cut stems increases density. Optimal water temperature is 24–26°C, and it prefers soft water (GH below 4). Several varieties are commercially available, including the wide-leafed form 'Green' and 'Wide Leaf.' The pinnacle of red background plants, highly prized among advanced aquarists.
Origen
India
Esperanza de vida
Perennial
Tamaño
20-50cm
Temperatura
22〜26℃
None
Strong light required
CO2 injection required
Iron-containing liquid fertilizer important
Sensitive to water changes. Stable environment needed
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Rotala Macrandra es 22〜26℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Rotala Macrandra es Perennial. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Rotala Macrandra típicamente alcanza 20-50cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Rotala Macrandra se alimenta de: None. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Rotala Macrandra varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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