Rotala Indica 'Indian Toothcup'
Rotala Indica 'Indian Toothcup' is indeed a favourite aquarium plant that is capable of growing tall and firm fitting in the background. It is a perfect plant that can adapt well to any type of water.
It features tall, fleshy stems that continue to climb towards the light. As the plant matures, fragile leaves sprout from the stem and grow horizontally.
This wonderful plant is characterized by its long and delicate stems with thin, round, and vertical leaves shooting out from the side of the stem. When you dose high iron and Plant food fertilizer, the plant develops an attractive intense red coloration.
Can be used with or without CO2 injection into the water, however generating such rich, red tones requires strong light and a good supply of CO2.
| Rotala Indica - Indian Toothcup | |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Genus | Rotala |
| Care Level: | Easy |
| Placement | Midground, Background, Floating |
| Temperature tolerance | 22-28°C |
| General Hardness | 3-8 °GH |
| Preferred pH value | 6.0-7.5 |
| Plant Structure | Stems with numerous side shoots |
| Max Size in Aquariums | 15 -30+ cm |
| Reproduction of the plant | Cuttings and replanting |
| Origin (in the wild) | South East Asia, India |
| Grow Rate | Medium to Fast |
| Recommended substrate | Finely granulated gravel or just plain sand |
| Aquascaping | Pure flowering plant that exudes beauty. |
| Lighting Requirement | Medium - 50-60 W/100litres |
| CO2 | 20-30 mg/L |