Rotala Rotundifolia - Potted
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves. Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves.
It forms side shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently. Also known as Rotala indica.
This is a potted plant, we advise you to split the stems and plant them individually a few CM’s away from each other, leaving them bunched may encourage stem rot, root entanglement and nutrient starvation. During transport it is normal for some leaves to fall from the plant, after adjusting to its new home these leaves should regrow quickly and colour up, any immediate concerns please take a photograph upon arrival and use the ‘Contact us’ page to email us. We always provide updated images of current stock in each listing so please ensure you view these before purchase. We advise with all live plants to use a next day delivery option to ensure they are not out of water and in heat/cold for an extended period.
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves. Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves.
It forms side shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently. Also known as Rotala indica.
This is a potted plant, we advise you to split the stems and plant them individually a few CM’s away from each other, leaving them bunched may encourage stem rot, root entanglement and nutrient starvation. During transport it is normal for some leaves to fall from the plant, after adjusting to its new home these leaves should regrow quickly and colour up, any immediate concerns please take a photograph upon arrival and use the ‘Contact us’ page to email us. We always provide updated images of current stock in each listing so please ensure you view these before purchase. We advise with all live plants to use a next day delivery option to ensure they are not out of water and in heat/cold for an extended period.
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves. Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves.
It forms side shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently. Also known as Rotala indica.
This is a potted plant, we advise you to split the stems and plant them individually a few CM’s away from each other, leaving them bunched may encourage stem rot, root entanglement and nutrient starvation. During transport it is normal for some leaves to fall from the plant, after adjusting to its new home these leaves should regrow quickly and colour up, any immediate concerns please take a photograph upon arrival and use the ‘Contact us’ page to email us. We always provide updated images of current stock in each listing so please ensure you view these before purchase. We advise with all live plants to use a next day delivery option to ensure they are not out of water and in heat/cold for an extended period.
