Description
Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata' is also known as Rotala sp. 'Colorata'. It is often mislabeled as "Rotala indica". We have also noticed that plants labeled as Rotala rotundifolia 'Yao Yai' are equal to the 'Colorata' variant. In comparison with "standard" R. rotundifolia, this Rotala assumes an especially intensive light red to orange red colour, especially if it is under good light. The leaves are narrow lineal. The stems have an overhanging to horizontal growth habit and form dense bushes as they ramify readily, just like Rotala sp. "Green", which is always light green. Rotala sp. 'Colorata' is a good combination partner for it.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Also labeled Rotala rotundifolia "Yao Yai" and Rotala sp. "Colorata"
Intense bright red colours
Suitable for setting red accents
Loosely upright to overhanging
Synonyms
Rotala sp. 'Colorata'
Complete Botanical Name
Rotála rotundifólia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Misapplied Names
Rotala indica
Category
Background
Difficulty
easy
Growth
fast
pH Value
4-8
Temperature Tolerance
4-32℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
Height
20-80 cm
Width
2-4 cm
