Rotala Ceylon Vitro Culture

🌿 Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon' Vitro Culture

Elegant, Flowing Stem Plant with Soft Pink-Green Coloration

Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon', commonly known as Rotala Ceylon, is a graceful, fast-growing stem plant prized for its slender stems and fine, rounded leaves that range from bright green to subtle pink under high light. This variety, native to Sri Lanka, grows with a slight arch and creates a soft, natural look that brings movement and depth to planted aquariums. Its delicate appearance makes it a perfect choice for Dutch-style layouts, nature aquascapes, or background fillers.

Cultivated in a sterile Vitro Culture environment and sealed in a 4-inch bag, this version of Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon' is ideal for shrimp tanks, nano setups, and aquascapers seeking a pest-free, algae-free start.

🌱 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon'

• Common Name: Rotala Ceylon

• Origin: Sri Lanka

• Growth Form: Thin, upright stems with soft, rounded leaves

• Coloration: Light green to pinkish under high lighting

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Fast

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended

• Light Demand: Medium to high

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required (feeds from the water column)

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture Advantages:

• 100% free from algae, snails, and harmful pathogens

• Grown in sterile lab conditions for maximum purity

• Safe for shrimp and sensitive aquariums

• Sealed in a 4-inch bag for long shelf life and easy handling

🌿 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds vertical flow and softness to aquascapes

• Ideal for layering in backgrounds and side zones

• Can be trimmed into bushy clusters or left to grow tall

• Pairs well with bolder or red-leaf plants for contrast

✂️ Propagation & Care Tips:

• Propagates easily from cuttings—replant trimmed tops into substrate

• Frequent trimming enhances fullness and layering

• Best color and compactness achieved with CO₂ and full-spectrum lighting

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1 portion of Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon' in a Vitro Culture 4-inch sealed bag

• Healthy, unrooted plantlets grown in nutrient gel—rinse and plant immediately

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos represent mature plants under ideal conditions. Actual appearance may vary based on your aquarium parameters. Always rinse off culture gel before planting.