Rotala 'Nanjenshan'
Alternate Names:
Rotala sp. 'Green'
Rotala 'Nanjenshan' is a classic, adaptable plant that’s easy to fit into many setups, offering reliable growth and a clean, natural look. It adapts well with or without CO₂.
Care At-A-Glance
Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Stem
Size: 10 – 20cm in height
Position and Usage: Midground
CO2 Requirements: Not required. Will benefit from CO2 injection however
Growth Rate: Fast
Lighting: 2/5 - 5/5
Water Conditions: 22 - 26°C
Propagation/Reproduction: Cuttings replanted in the substrate allow this plant to be propagated easily and quickly. Special Requirements: Regular fertilization with an iron rich product such as Seachem Flourish Emersed Growth: Can be grown emersed in a humid terrarium environment. The plant will be much shorter and more dense. It looks a bit like club moss when grown above water
Detailed Information
Overview
Rotala ‘Nanjenshan’ (Rotala sp. 'Green', Rotala 'Taiwan', Rotala najean, Taiwanese Rotala, Pine Tree Rotala) A stunning plant that surprisingly easy to grow and is fairly new to the hobby. Said to be a cross between Rotala rotundifolia and R. walichii , Rotala nanjenshan is in fact, a separate species that was recently discovered in ponds, lakes and other slow moving waterways in the scenic wilderness of Taiwan.
It is similar in some ways to Rotala wallichii but is significantly easier to grow. Unlike R. wallichii, R. najenshan remains mostly a beautiful bright green color even in very intense lighting with only some redness developing on the tips. It is an ideal plant that can be used to create dense midgrounds and backgrounds.
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