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Bring intense warmth and delicate texture to your aquascape with Rotala rotundifolia ‘Mexicana’, a rare and visually stunning stem plant known for its copper-orange to pink hues and slender, graceful leaves. This variety of Rotala rotundifolia is prized for its vivid coloration, compact growth, and striking presence in mid- to background layouts.
Brilliant Warm Tones: Leaves develop copper, orange, peach, or soft pink hues under strong lighting and CO₂ injection—unlike the cooler reds of standard Rotala.
Elegant Narrow Leaves: More delicate and elongated than typical rotundifolia, creating a refined, flowing texture in your scape.
Responsive Growth: Grows upright and compact with frequent trimming, perfect for shaping dense, bushy clusters.
Rare Cultivar: ‘Mexicana’ is a select variant less commonly found than traditional Rotala rotundifolia, making it a standout plant for collectors and high-end layouts.
| Parameter | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Lighting | Medium to high (high required for color) |
| CO₂ | Strongly recommended |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Trimming | Trim and replant tops for fuller shape |
| Placement | Midground to background |
Color is most vibrant with high light, stable CO₂, and lean nitrogen dosing. Regular trimming encourages dense, upward growth.
Intense coloration not found in standard Rotala species
Rare and unique, perfect for focal points or Dutch-style layouts
Easy to propagate and shape with simple trimming
Excellent contrast against green or red plants
Add fiery elegance and fine-leaved movement to your layout with Rotala rotundifolia ‘Mexicana’—a collector's favorite that brings light and warmth to every aquascape.
