🌿 All About Rotala 'Bangladesh' – Growow TC Plant

Rotala 'Bangladesh' is a unique and lesser-known variety of Rotala, known for its fine, narrow leaves and vibrant growth pattern. Popular among aquascapers for its bushy form and bright coloration, it is ideal for mid to background placement in high-tech planted aquariums.

🔍 Quick Info

• Scientific Name: Rotala sp. 'Bangladesh'

• Common Name: Rotala Bangladesh

• Origin: South Asia (likely Bangladesh)

• Type: Stem plant

• TC Source: Growow Tissue Culture – clean, pest-free, and algae-free

🌱 Appearance & Growth

• Coloration: Bright green to reddish tones (depending on light & CO₂)

• Leaf Shape: Slender, needle-like leaves, denser than Rotala rotundifolia

• Growth Style: Upright with arching tops; bushy when trimmed

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for rich coloration and compact growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich preferred, though not mandatory

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🌟 Growow TC Advantages

• 100% sterile, free from snails, algae, or pesticides

• Easy to acclimate and plant in any aquascape

• Healthy root and stem structure for quick tank establishment

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trimming: Regular trimming encourages side shoots and bushy look

• Propagation: Stem cuttings – plant trimmed tops into substrate

• Spacing: Moderate spacing helps avoid shading and ensures even growth

• Nutrients: Benefits from complete fertilization (especially iron for red tones)

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Ideal for mid or background planting in nature-style or Dutch tanks

• Works beautifully in clusters or rows for a soft, layered effect

• Adds depth, movement, and color transition in the scape

✅ Why Choose Rotala 'Bangladesh'?

• Visually appealing, especially under high light

• Easier to manage than some demanding Rotala species

• Perfect for both intermediate and advanced aquascapers

• Versatile and pairs well with both red and green plants

💡 Pro Tip: Trim regularly and replant tops for a dense, compact look. Combine with species like Rotala H'ra, Rotala Green, or Tonina fluviatilis for a textured, colorful layout.