{"product_id":"rotala-macrandra-shimoga","title":"Rotala Macrandra Shimoga","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRotala Macrandra 'Shimoga' (\u003cem\u003eRotala macrandra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the most spectacular red stem plants in the aquascaping hobby, \u003cstrong\u003eRotala Macrandra 'Shimoga'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prized locality variant collected from the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. Its broad, wavy leaves display an extraordinary depth of crimson-red to magenta colouration under high light, creating a dramatic focal point in any planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aquascapers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep crimson to magenta leaves; one of the reddest stem plants available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality variant\u003c\/strong\u003e — 'Shimoga' form is noted for broader leaves and more intense colour than standard \u003cem\u003eR. macrandra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — wavy, broad leaf margins add visual depth and contrast to aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRewarding challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e — demands high light and CO₂, but rewards with unmatched colour payoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile use\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent as a bold background or mid-ground accent in Nature Aquarium and Dutch-style layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-ground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e High (1+ W\/L; high-PAR LED recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for healthy growth and peak colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0 | \u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–10 dGH (soft, slightly acidic water preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires consistent macro and micro nutrient dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings — trim tops and replant to encourage bushy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest planted in groups of 5–7 stems for a bold splash of colour. Regular trimming promotes lateral branching and a fuller, denser appearance. Pair with green foreground plants like \u003cem\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eEleocharis\u003c\/em\u003e sp. to make the red colouration truly pop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53685899690257,"sku":"P649","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/rotala_mexicana_bangladesh__in_vitro__puszka_10cm_xxl_nowosc-i-39494-1-2000__22904.jpg?v=1781817104","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/rotala-macrandra-shimoga","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}