Description
Rotala rotundifolia 'Ceylon' was originally introduced from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). R. sp. 'Pink' since about 2012 This pretty Rotala rotundifolia form was often used by Takashi Amano for his aquascapes. Since about 2012 it is also called Rotala sp. 'Pink', however this name is also used for a different Rotala rotundifolia variant.
In its submerged form, 'Ceylon' differs from "normal" Rotala rotundifolia by a looser, lighter growth habit. The stems are thinner, darker coloured and tend to grow upward in wide spirals. The internodes are relatively long, the leaves are light green with pink lower side. Under lots of light, the shoot tips can assume light-reddish hues. The Ceylon Rotala is as easy to care for as "standard" Rotala rotundifolia. It is recommendable as a bush in the midground to background.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Highly decorative Rotala rotundifolia form
Loosely upright growth
Green, beige to pink hues
Synonyms
Rotala rotundifolia 'Pink', Rotala sp. 'Pink'
Complete Botanical Name
Rotála rotundifólia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Category
Background
Difficulty
easy
Growth
fast
pH Value
4-8
Temperature Tolerance
4-32℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-21 dKH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Height
20-80 cm
Width
2-4 cm
