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Rotala macrandra 'Mini Type 4'

Rotála macrándra

Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Rotala

Difficulty

Hard

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Red Accent
Midground
Path

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-30°C(opt: 26°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

4.5-7

Nutrients

Description

Rotala macrandra 'Mini Type 4' is a small-leaved variant of Rotala macrandra with delicate red coloration. Its leaves are elongated oval or round in shape. This plant resembles a miniature version of the broad-leafed regular form of R. macrandra.

Rotala macrandra 'Mini Type 4'

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.3mg/L

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