Rotala blood red sg

Overview
Rotala rotundifolia ‘Blood Red’ (SG) is a highly popular aquatic stem plant prized for its ability to achieve rich red coloration far more effortlessly than other red Rotala species. Unlike variants that require extreme nitrate limitation to show color, ‘Blood Red’ consistently develops striking red foliage and stems under standard high-tech conditions. Its fast growth rate and willingness to branch make it ideal for creating vibrant background thickets and Dutch-style street layouts.

Key Features

• Vivid Coloration: Produces deep red to crimson leaves effortlessly without requiring strict nitrate starvation.
• Rapid Growth & Branching: Dense branching habit creates full, bushy stems that respond exceptionally well to trimming.
• Aquascaping Focal Point: Provides incredible contrast when paired with green stem plants or dark hardscapes.

Care & Growing Specifications

Planting & Maintenance Tips
Plant stems individually with a small gap between them to ensure light reaches the lower leaves. Regular pruning encourages multiple side shoots to sprout, developing a dense canopy. The trimmed tops can be replanted directly into the substrate to easily propagate and expand your aquascape.