Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly is a stunning plant known for its small, delicate leaves and vibrant pink to red hues. This plant is highly sought after in the aquascaping community for its striking appearance and compact growth, making it perfect for creating dense, colorful foregrounds or midground highlights in an aquarium. The leaves of Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly are much smaller than those of its larger relatives, which allows for more detailed and intricate aquascape designs.
This variety of Rotala is particularly popular among aquarists who appreciate plants that offer bold coloration and a refined texture. However, it requires high lighting and CO2 supplementation to maintain its vivid colors and compact growth. With the right care, this plant can create a mesmerizing effect in any planted tank, becoming a focal point that draws the eye.
For best growth, dose APT complete, along with using APT Jazz to maintain robust growth. Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly is very prone to stunting, thus ideally dosing lean and having very nutrient-rich substrate allows for best growth.
Sreepadma GroWoW! Series Quality
Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly is part of the Sreepadma GroWoW! series, which is known for producing high-quality tissue-cultured plants. This series ensures that the plants are free from pests, diseases, and algae, providing aquarists with the best possible start for their aquascapes. The GroWoW! series is celebrated for its consistency and reliability, making it a top choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists who want to add rare and exotic plants to their collections.
Care Tips:
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Substrate: Use nutrient-rich substrate or aqua soil.
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Lighting: Requires high lighting to achieve its vibrant colors.
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Temperature: Maintain water temperature between 22-28°C (72-82°F).
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pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH, ideally between 6.0-7.0.
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Nutrients: High demand for nutrients; regular fertilization and CO2 are necessary.
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Propagation: Propagates through stem cuttings; plant cuttings to encourage bushier growth.
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Growth: Moderate to fast; compact growth with small leaves.
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Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced; suitable for experienced aquarists
