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Rotala robustus 'Mini'

Alternate Names:

Rotala indica, Ammania bonsai

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Rotala robustus 'Mini' is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. CO₂ really helps it shine and grow steadily.

Care At-A-Glance

Difficulty: Moderately difficult to challenging

Type: Coming Soon

Size: Short and dense; will rarely exceed 10cm in height Native Range: Southeast Asia, Eastern and Southern China

Position and Usage: Foreground to midground

CO2 Requirements: Recommended

Growth Rate: Moderate

Lighting: 3/5 – 4/5

Water Conditions: 20-28°C; softer water and lower to neutral pH preferred

Propagation/Reproduction: Make stem cuttings of several nodes each, taken from new growth, and replant Special Requirements: Micronutrient rich substrate; iron supplementation Emersed Growth: Suitable for terrariums, Wabi Kusa, Paludariums and Vivariums

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Rotala robustus ‘mini’ aka. Rotala indica, Ammania Bonsai, Dwarf Indian Toothcup

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