Rotala Macrandra Japan

Rotala macrandra 'Japan' In Vitro

Bring vibrant colour and elegance to your planted aquarium with Rotala macrandra 'Japan', one of the most attractive red stem plants available. This beautiful variety is easier to grow than the standard Rotala macrandra and develops stunning shades of pink, orange, and deep red under the right conditions, making it an exceptional centrepiece for high-end aquascapes.

Supplied in a sterile in vitro tissue culture cup, this plant is completely free from algae, snails, pests, and harmful chemicals, making it ideal for shrimp tanks, aquascaping, and delicate freshwater aquariums.

Why Choose Rotala macrandra 'Japan'?

• 🌿 Genuine Rotala macrandra 'Japan' tissue culture plant
• 🌿 100% snail, algae and pest free
• 🌿 Spectacular pink to deep red foliage
• 🌿 Easier to grow than standard Rotala macrandra
• 🌿 Perfect for creating colourful background displays
• 🌿 Excellent focal point in Dutch-style and Nature aquariums
• 🌿 Laboratory-grown for healthy, vigorous growth

Plant Care

Rotala macrandra 'Japan' is best suited to aquarists looking to create vibrant planted aquariums. Medium to high lighting is required, while high-intensity lighting encourages the plant to develop its richest red and pink colours.

For optimum growth and colouration, a nutrient-rich substrate, regular fertilisation, CO₂ supplementation, and soft water are highly recommended. Under ideal conditions, the plant grows vigorously and produces dense groups of colourful stems.

To maintain a compact, bushy appearance, trim the longest stems approximately 5–10 cm above the substrate and replant the healthy tops. This encourages branching and creates fuller, more impressive groups.

Plant Information

• Scientific Name: Rotala macrandra 'Japan'
• Common Name: Rotala macrandra Japan
• Plant Type: Stem Plant
• Height: 20–40 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced
• Lighting: Medium to High (High for best colour)
• CO₂: Strongly Recommended
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Propagation: Cut and replant healthy stem tops

How to Plant In Vitro Plants

1. Carefully remove the plant from the tissue culture cup.
2. Gently rinse away all nutrient gel under cool running water.
3. Divide the plant into several small portions.
4. Using aquascaping tweezers, plant each stem individually into the substrate with small gaps between them.
5. As the plants establish, trim and replant healthy tops to create dense, colourful groups.

Why Buy In Vitro Plants?

• Safe for shrimp, fry and sensitive aquarium livestock
• Grown under sterile laboratory conditions
• Healthy plants with excellent growth potential

Please note that tissue culture plants may vary slightly in size and colour depending on their stage of growth. The vibrant red and pink tones develop fully once the plant is established under suitable lighting, nutrients, and CO₂.

Perfect for Dutch aquariums, Nature aquascapes, high-tech planted tanks, shrimp aquariums, and freshwater aquascaping enthusiasts seeking spectacular red colour and contrast.