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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.
Origem
India
Expectativa de vida
Perennial
Tamanho
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 é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Rotala Macrandra é 22〜26℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Rotala Macrandra é Perennial. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Rotala Macrandra normalmente atinge 20-50cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Rotala Macrandra se alimenta de: None. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Rotala Macrandra varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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