Rotala hippuris

Rotála hippúris

Family: Lythraceae

Genus: Rotala

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Rotala hippuris originates from central and southern Japan. It resembles the submersed form of Rotala wallichii, but features larger stems and reddish-brown coloration. The plant was marketed under names including "Pogostemon stellatus 'Superfine'".

Rotala hippuris

Rotála hippúris

Family: Lythraceae

Genus: Rotala

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Rotala hippuris originates from central and southern Japan. It resembles the submersed form of Rotala wallichii, but features larger stems and reddish-brown coloration. The plant was marketed under names including "Pogostemon stellatus 'Superfine'".

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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