Rotala Green – The Breezy, Bright Bush of the Aquascape 🍃✨

Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia ‘Green’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Stem Plant)

🌿 Lush, Light, and Full of Life

If aquascapes had sunshine in plant form, it would be Rotala Green. This cheerful variant of Rotala rotundifolia brings soft, lime-to-leafy green hues and a flowing, airy texture that instantly brightens any tank. Unlike its red-blushing cousins, Rotala Green stays mostly green—even under high light—making it perfect for keepers who crave fresh, vibrant greenery without the pressure of chasing red pigments.

With frequent trimming, it forms dense, bushy hedges that look dreamy in midground to background groupings, especially in nature or Iwagumi-style layouts. Shrimp adore its fine leaves and branching stems, which create safe micro-forests for grazing and hiding.

🔍 What to Expect:

• Leaf Shape: Narrow, delicate, and slightly curved

• Color: Soft green to vibrant bright green

• Height: 8–16 inches (20–40 cm)

• Growth: Fast with regular pruning

• Best Placement: Midground or background in tight clusters

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Low to high (maintains green under all light levels)

• CO₂: Not required, but improves fullness and speed

• Temp: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Nutrients: Appreciates balanced macros and micros

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• Easy, beginner-friendly, and fast-growing

• Stays beautifully green—no special coloring tricks needed

• Perfect for natural aquascapes, Dutch layouts, and shrimp colonies

• Gives tanks a soft, refreshing, “breezy” look

• Great contrast to red plants, rocks, and dark driftwood

🎁 Bonus Tip:

For that signature fluffy, cloud-like bush, trim the tops and replant them—this encourages dense branching and creates a lush, tiered green forest effect. 🍃🌱

Complete your shrimp order with some vibrant plants! They provide essential hiding spots and enhance the natural look of your tank, creating a healthier, more enriching environment for your shrimp. Add plants to your order for a thriving, beautiful setup!

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