🌿 All About Rotala 'Blood Red' – Growow TC Plant

Rotala 'Blood Red' is one of the most striking and vibrant red stem plants available for aquascaping. Known for its intense deep red coloration under optimal conditions, this Rotala is a showstopper in any planted tank. Ideal for Dutch and nature-style aquascapes, it brings contrast, color depth, and elegance.

🔍 Quick Profile

• Scientific Name: Rotala sp. 'Blood Red'

• Common Name: Rotala Blood Red

• Origin: Cultivar (likely Southeast Asia)

• Type: Stem plant

• Growth Form: Upright, bushy stems

• TC Source: Growow Tissue Culture (lab-grown, sterile, healthy)

🌱 Appearance & Growth

• Color: Deep crimson to blood-red in high light & CO₂

• Leaves: Narrow, elongated, opposite on the stem

• Height: 20–40 cm

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Stem Thickness: Thin and delicate

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: High (essential for deep red color)

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for vibrant color and growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (iron supplementation boosts redness)

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.0

  • Hardness: Soft to moderate

🌟 Growow TC Plant Advantages

• Grown in sterile lab conditions – no pests, algae, or pathogens

• Easy to plant and establishes quickly in the aquarium

• Comes in a compact form ideal for initial planting

✂️ Maintenance Tips

• Trimming: Top and replant cuttings to promote bushy appearance

• Spacing: Plant in small groups with some distance for light penetration

• Nutrients: Needs iron and micros to support strong coloration

• Flow: Moderate water flow helps prevent algae on leaves

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Used in midground or background areas for color contrast

• Ideal for Dutch-style aquascapes

• Pairs well with green plants and mosses

• Makes a strong focal point or accent plant

✅ Why Choose Rotala 'Blood Red'?

• One of the reddest Rotala varieties in the hobby

• Eye-catching and unique in aquascapes

• Responds well to trimming and shaping

• Elevates the overall visual richness of the aquarium

💡 Pro Tip: To achieve its deepest red color, ensure very high lighting, stable CO₂, and regular dosing with iron-rich fertilizers.