Rotala indica sp green

Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’ — Lush, Fine-Leaved Green for Every Planted Aquarium

Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’ is a beautiful and versatile stem plant prized for its fine, rounded leaves in fresh, bright green — a clean, vibrant colour that brings lightness and natural elegance to the midground and background of any planted aquarium. Easy to grow, adaptable across a wide range of conditions, and exceptionally useful as a lush green foil for red and pink stem plants, this is one of the most reliably rewarding Rotala varieties available and an essential component of countless aquascape designs.

Fresh Green, Effortless Elegance

Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’ produces slender, upright stems clothed in small, rounded leaves that create a soft, feathery texture at the midground and background — moving gently in water current and adding a sense of lightness and depth to the aquascape. Its consistent bright green colouration holds well across a range of light intensities and conditions, making it one of the most reliable green stem plants for creating contrast against red and pink species such as Rotala macrandra, Ludwigia, and Alternanthera. A foundational plant for both beginner and expert planted aquariums alike.

Care Profile

• Scientific Name: Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’
• Origin: Asia — slow to moderately flowing rivers, ponds, and wetland margins
• Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Height: 15–40+ cm
• Placement: Midground to background; most effective planted in dense groups of 5–10+ stems
• Light: Low to high — highly adaptable; maintains good green colouration across a wide range of light intensities
• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth rate, stem density, and leaf size
• Fertilisation: Benefits from regular macro and micronutrient dosing; tolerates a range of nutrient levels
• Water Temperature: 18–30°C (highly adaptable)
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — trim tops and replant; very easy to propagate and establish

Aquascape Compatibility

Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’ is one of the most versatile and widely used green stem plants in the planted aquarium hobby. It is an excellent contrast plant for red and pink species — pairing beautifully with Rotala macrandra, Rotala rotundifolia, Ludwigia, and Alternanthera — and works equally well as a lush, fine-textured filler in naturalistic community tanks. Its adaptability to low-tech conditions also makes it a reliable choice for planted aquariums without CO₂ injection.

Fresh, lush, and endlessly versatile — Rotala indica sp. ‘Green’ is the foundational green stem plant that every planted aquarium benefits from.