Rotala sp. 'Nanjean' is native to Taiwan and is likely a natural hybrid between R. rotundifolia and R. wallichii. It is firmly established in the aquarium hobby and available through both retail and trade, where it is sometimes labeled as Rotala 'nanjenshan'. Like the more difficult R. wallichii, Rotala sp. Nanjean grows far more easily in water that is soft and rich in carbon dioxide.
Name | Rotala sp. 'Nanjean' |
Structure | Stem |
Difficulty | Intermediate |
Light Demand | Medium Light |
CO2 | CO2 Beneficial |
Growth Rate | Fast Growth |
Placement | Background |
Height (in) | 4-8+ |
Color | Green |
Tissue culture plants should be removed from the cup as soon as possible. All plants grow on some sort of synthetic growing medium, ranging anywhere from liquid to jelly to firm gel. This should be removed and rinsed off. Gently massage the roots between your fingers until the gel dissolves away. Most plants can be broken up into smaller pieces and spread out in your aquarium. Smaller pieces are easier to plant.
Ordered a pot of Rotala Nanjean, came in super healthy and green! Planted in my holding tank, excited to see how this grows for me!