Rotala rotundifolia - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
With its green-red leaves, Rotala (Rotala rotundifolia) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for use in ponds and aquariums. Pink-coloured flowers appear from September to October. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The creeping plant usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rotala indica.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The leaves of the Rotala are green-red in colour.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 18 to 20°C is required.

Growth
Creeping.

Water depth
20 - 50 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rotala sets beautiful accents together with: Sea pot, arrowhead.

Care
This plant must be regularly supplied with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers appear from September to October.

Use
Pond, aquarium