🌿 All About Rotala ramosior 'Florida' – Growow TC Plant

Rotala ramosior 'Florida' is a rare and exotic stem plant originating from North America, specifically the Florida region. It is a beautiful species known for its fine, linear leaves and subtle color transitions from green to bronze, pink, or reddish tones under high light. This plant offers a delicate, graceful texture and is prized by aquascapers for its unique regional appeal and color shifts.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Rotala ramosior 'Florida'

• Common Name: Florida Rotala

• Family: Lythraceae

• Origin: Florida, USA

• Type: Stem plant

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 20–40+ cm

• Leaf Shape: Long, needle-like narrow leaves

• Color: Green to pink-bronze or reddish under strong lighting

• Growth Habit: Upright, compact internodes with potential for bushy appearance

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (high light promotes red and bronze tones)

• CO₂: Recommended for vibrant coloration and faster growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (aquasoil or inert with root tabs)

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.2

  • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Tank Position: Midground to background

🧪 Growow TC Plant Advantages

• Tissue-cultured: free from snails, algae, and pathogens

• Comes in sterile cups with healthy plantlets

• Easily separated into multiple stems

• Transitions quickly to submerged form with proper care

🌟 Why Choose Rotala ramosior 'Florida'?

• Uncommon and eye-catching regional variety

• Great for adding soft texture and movement to aquascapes

• Unique coloration shifts from green to bronze-red hues

• Provides a natural, wild look—great for nature and biotope-style layouts

• Easy to shape with regular trimming for bushy or arching growth

🧠 Aquascaping Tips

• Plant in clusters of 5–7 stems for best visual impact

• Trim tops frequently to encourage branching

• Mix with fine-leaved or reddish plants like Rotala wallichii, Ludwigia arcuata, or Tonina fluviatilis

• Works well in tanks with soft, slightly acidic water

💡 Did you know? Unlike many Asian Rotala species, Rotala ramosior 'Florida' can adapt well to slightly cooler water and has been used in both high-tech and low-tech setups with success.