Tropica 1-2 Grow Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' Aquarium Plant
Rotala ‘H’ra’ is a vibrant stem plant known for its striking orange to red tones under the right conditions. A favourite among aquascapers for creating dense, colourful backgrounds, it adds warmth, depth, and movement to planted tanks.
Widely used in high-end aquascapes to create vibrant background colour and depth. and depth.
AppearanceSlender stems with narrow leaves that develop bright orange to reddish hues under strong lighting. When trimmed regularly, it forms a dense, bushy background.
Lighting & GrowthRotala ‘H’ra’ thrives in medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ injection.
For the best colour and compact growth, strong lighting and CO₂ are recommended.
Without these conditions, the plant will appear more green and grow less densely.
Aquarium Plant Key Information:
- Difficulty: Medium
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Placement: Background
- Height: 20–40cm
- Light Demand: Medium–High
- CO₂: Recommended for best colour and density
- Origin: Asia
Why choose Rotala ‘H’ra’?
- One of the easiest ways to achieve orange/red tones in aquascapes
- Produces vibrant orange to red tones under the right conditions
- Ideal for creating dense, colourful backgrounds
- Responds well to trimming for a bushy appearance
- Perfect for Nature and Dutch-style aquascapes
Tip: Trim frequently to encourage dense, compact growth and enhance colour.
Ideal for high-tech aquascapes and perfect for adding warmth, depth, and vibrant colour to planted tanks.
