Description
Rotala rotundifolia "Green" is also known as Rotala sp. "Green". In contrast to "standard" R. rotundifolia, the "Green" variant never turns reddish but keeps its fresh green colour even under very strong light. The plant has an attractive bushy elegantly overhanging growth habit. An occasional thorough trimming is recommendable, as this plant is a very fast grower. Amano masterfully uses the characteristic overhanging growth habit of this Rotala in many of his aquascapes.
This plant that entered the aquarium plant trade as Rotala sp. "Green" is apparently a form of the very variable species Rotala rotundifolia. The characteristics of the submersed form of R. rotundifolia "Green" are:- purely green colour of leaves as well as stems,- a weeping habit (at first, the shoots grow upright, but then bow down), and- always only 2 (not 3 or more) leaves per node. Sometimes, other green forms of Rotala rotundifolia are sold under that name in trade, however, their submersed stems still show at least a reddish hue and grow strictly upright, other than those of true "Green". One can choose these plants if the overhanging habit of true R. rotundifolia "Green" does not complement the layout. However, this typical growth habit can be an interesting design feature.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Also known as Rotala sp. "Green"
Bushy, overhanging growth
Narrow, light green foliage
Synonyms
Rotala sp. 'Green'
Complete Botanical Name
Rotála rotundifólia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Rotala
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
easy
Growth
fast
pH Value
4-7
Temperature Tolerance
4-32℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
well-branched, bushy
Height
20-80 cm
Width
2-4 cm
