Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fuijan

Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fujian — A Rare Regional Form with Exceptional Colour

Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fujian is a rare and highly sought-after regional variant of the beloved Rotala rotundifolia, collected from Fujian Province in southern China. Distinct from the standard form in its colouration and growth character, the Fujian variant is prized among collectors and experienced aquascapers for its ability to develop richer, more saturated pink-to-red tones and a slightly more compact, refined growth habit — making it one of the most desirable Rotala rotundifolia forms in the hobby.

A Collector’s Rotala, Refined and Rare

While standard Rotala rotundifolia is one of the most widely grown stem plants in the planted aquarium hobby, the Fujian form offers something more — a regional character that sets it apart in colouration, growth density, and overall visual refinement. Under strong light and CO₂, the upper leaves develop an intense, warm pink-red that is more vivid and sustained than typical rotundifolia forms, creating a striking, cohesive column of colour that anchors the warm tones of any aquascape. A genuinely rare find and a rewarding addition to any serious planted aquarium collection.

Care Profile

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fujian
• Origin: Fujian Province, southern China — subtropical rivers and streams
• Type: Stem plant
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Height: 15–40+ cm
• Placement: Midground to background; most effective planted in groups of 5–10 stems
• Light: Medium to high — stronger light intensifies pink-red colouration; medium light produces softer pink tones
• CO₂: Recommended for best colour intensity and compact growth; performs reasonably in low-tech setups but with reduced colouration
• Fertilisation: Regular macro and micronutrient dosing recommended; iron supplementation enhances red-pink tones
• Water Temperature: 20–28°C
• pH: 5.5–7.5 (adaptable across a wide range)
• Propagation: Stem cuttings — trim tops and replant; one of the easiest stem plants to propagate

Aquascape Compatibility

Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fujian is an outstanding choice for Nature Aquarium-style and Dutch aquascapes where warm pink-red colour is a design priority. It pairs beautifully with green stem plants — Rotala sp. ‘Green’, Limnophila, and Heteranthera — as well as carpeting species and fine-leaved foreground plants. Its rarity makes it a particularly prized element in collector-focused planted aquarium setups.

Rare, refined, and richly coloured — Rotala rotundifolia sp. Fujian is the collector’s Rotala that elevates any aquascape with genuine botanical rarity and exceptional warm-toned beauty.