🌿 All About Rotala rotundifolia 'Assam' – Growow TC Plant

Rotala rotundifolia ‘Assam’ is a regional variant of the popular Rotala rotundifolia, native to the Assam region of India. It is prized for its delicate, elongated leaves and soft reddish-pink hues that intensify under strong lighting and CO₂ supplementation. It offers a natural, wild look in planted tanks, making it perfect for Nature and Jungle-style aquascapes.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Assam'

• Common Name: Rotala 'Assam'

• Family: Lythraceae

• Origin: Assam, India

• Type: Stem plant

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Height: 20–50 cm

• Growth Habit: Upright, slightly arching stems

• Leaf Shape: Long, slender leaves – more narrow than standard rotundifolia

• Coloration: Green to pinkish-red depending on light and nutrients

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to high (high light enhances red-pink tones)

• CO₂: Highly recommended for best color and denser growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or inert sand with root tabs

• Water Parameters:

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

  • Hardness: Soft to medium

• Tank Position: Midground to background

🧪 Growow TC Plant Advantages

• Tissue Culture-grown – free from snails, algae, and parasites

• Supplied in sterile conditions

• Easy to portion into multiple stems

• Quick adaptation to submerged growth

🌟 Why Choose Rotala 'Assam'?

• A unique regional variety with soft, wild texture

• Offers subtle red-to-pink hues without being too flashy

• Creates natural transitions in aquascapes

• Easy to maintain, trim, and propagate

• Blends well with other stem plants and mosses

🧠 Aquascaping Tips

• Plant in small bunches with space between for light penetration

• Trim tops regularly to encourage bushy, multi-stem growth

• Replant tops to maintain density

• Looks stunning with contrasting plants like Rotala macrandra, Ludwigia arcuata, or green Cryptocoryne

💡 Did you know? Rotala varieties collected from different regions (like ‘Assam’, ‘Wayanad’, and ‘Florida’) can exhibit subtle but beautiful variations in color, form, and texture — perfect for fine-tuning your aquascape's detail and depth.