Mini Macrandra
Rotala macrandra 'Mini'
Lythraceae
Midground
Expert
Survival dashboard
Light
High
CO2
Required
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
5.5–7
Aquascaping
Max height15 cm
Growth rateSlow
Substratenutrient-rich
Origin—
Price$$$$
Trim schedule (hint)
Slow species typically need occasional tidy-up every few weeks to months.
Description
Rotala macrandra 'Mini' is a demanding dwarf form of the classic Macrandra with intensely red leaves under high light. It is one of the most colorful stem plants available but requires strong CO2 and nutrient-rich water. Best suited for expert aquarists.
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