Rotala Indica – Ammannia sp ‘Bonsai’ – Live Freshwater Plant – Live Plants

Ammannia sp ‘Bonsai’, also known as True Rotal Indica or Rotala Bonsai, is slow growing and under high light, the tips and stems turn reddish. With their thick, straight, sparsely branched stems and rounded leaves, they are best planted in a group in the front or middle of the aquarium.

Family: Lythraceae

Origin: Asia

Height: 2-8″

Placement: Foreground/Midground

Temperature: 63-81°F

Water pH: 5-7

Lighting: Medium

Growth Rate: Slow

CO2: Not required, but recommended

About Tissue Cultured Plants

This propagation method involves taking a small piece of plant tissue, often from the tip of a growing shoot or a small segment of a leaf, and cultivating it in a nutrient-rich gel under sterile conditions. This allows for the rapid propagation of plants while minimizing the risk of disease, pest algae, or contamination.

Keep in mind that while tissue cultured plants have numerous benefits, they may require careful acclimation to an aquarium environment once introduced. Following proper care guidelines for each plant will help it acclimate to life fully submerged underwater. A small amount of leaf melting may occur during this transition period. This is a natural response as the plant adjusts to its new environment.