About the Rotala Macrandra Mini Pink
Plant Name: Rotala Macrandra Mini Pink (Rotala macrandra ‘Mini Pink’)
Care Level: Difficult
Recommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquarium soil or fine nutrient-rich substrate
Recommended Lighting: High lighting
Recommended Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)
Max Plant Size: Up to 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) in height
Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Midground
Need CO2?: Yes, strongly recommended
Fun Fact: Rotala Macrandra Mini Pink is a compact form of Rotala macrandra prized for its delicate pink, rose, and reddish foliage. Its smaller leaves and shorter growth make it especially useful for creating intensely colored bushes without the larger size of standard Rotala macrandra.
Appearance: This plant produces small, delicate leaves along thin stems. Under strong lighting, stable CO2, and balanced fertilization, the foliage can develop vivid pink, salmon, orange-red, and rose tones.
Aquarium Use: Excellent as a colorful midground accent plant. When several stems are grouped together and regularly trimmed, they can form a compact pink bush that provides strong contrast against green plants.
Propagation: Easily propagated through stem cuttings. Healthy tops can be trimmed and replanted into the substrate, while established lower stems may develop additional side shoots.
Note: Rotala Macrandra Mini Pink is sensitive to unstable CO2, inconsistent nutrients, and sudden changes in water conditions. Consistent CO2 injection, good circulation, strong lighting, and balanced fertilization are important for maintaining healthy, compact, vividly colored growth.
