Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly provides beautiful pops of color in any planted tank!
Remove this plant from its growing mediumbefore planting.
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RotalaMacrandra ‘Mini’ is ahighly sought-after species that is characterized by its unique leaf shape and deep red tomagenta hues. Easily confused for Rotala Rotundifolia Red, this variation of Rotala can be distinguished by its deeper red tones and slightly different foliage. When growth requirements are met, this popular Rotala variation will happily branch, easily creating dense bushes in a planted tank. We don’t recommend Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly for the beginner aquarist as it is known for being finicky and temperamental, making it a good indicator plant for the overall aquarium. Quality lighting, CO2 injection, and soft water are essential minimums to promote growth. On top of this, keeping all parameters consistent is a must as any dips or fluctuations will easily cause stunted growth. Beyond this, we recommend dosing micronutrients if intense deep colors are desired.
When planting Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly, ample space should be allotted for each individual stem to ensure all parts of the stem receive light.
Common Name | RotalaMini Butterfly Rotala Macrandra Mini |
Care | Difficult |
Lighting | High |
CO2 | Required |
Suggested Placement | Midground to Background |
Propagation | Trim and plant stems |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Height | 6 – 10+“ |
Cost: | $25 |
Free Shipping: | We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. |
Delivery Time: | It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. |
This aquatic plant is amini version ofRotala Macrandra.
It is an outstanding, beautiful aquarium plant that requires great care and attention. It requires high lighting to develop its beautiful red color. A constant inflow of CO2 and soft water are also vital to ensure reasonable growth. This plant achieves its most beautiful state when in groups, however, do not plant individual tissues too close because this will prevent light from reaching the lower leaves. To ensure a strong coloration for this plant there must be sufficient micro-nutrients in the water.
Name | Rotala macrandra ‘Mini Butterfly’ |
Structure | Stem |
Difficulty | Advanced |
Light Demand | High Light |
CO2 Demand | CO2 Required |
Growth Rate | Moderate Growth |
Placement | Background |
Height (in) | 4-12+ |
Color | Red |
Tissue culture plants are grown in-vitro (literally:in the glass) in a nutrient-rich synthetic growing medium, either liquid or gel, without the presence of any other lifeforms. This guarantees a pest and disease-free specimen, while also providing accuracy throughout the trade.
Loose cuttings are harvested from our aquariums at Aqua Lab. While we try our best to remove snails, we can’t guarantee that these plants will be pest or disease-free. It’s common for tiny snails or microscopic snail eggs to hitchhike on plants that come from an established aquarium. A single portion of cuttings can vary and depends on the species, but generally,it’sabout a handful. For stem plants, this is typically abunchof several stems that are approx. 6″+ in length. If the stems do not have roots, simply plant them and roots will sprout in time. For crown plants like Crypts, it will be a single established plant with roots. For rhizome plants like Anubias, Java Fern, and Bucephelandra, a portion is usually one segment of rhizome with several leaves androotscoming off of it. Please keep in mind that plant and portion sizes can varyas our plants grow and propagate.
Tissue culture plantsshould be removed from the cup as soon as possible. All plants grow on some sort ofsynthetic growing medium, ranging anywhere from liquid to jellyto firm gel. This should be removed and rinsed off.Gently massage the roots between your fingers until the gel dissolves away.Most plants can be broken up into smaller pieces and spread out in your aquarium. Smaller pieces are easier to plant.
We only ship livestock Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays. Please keep in mind the availability of plants can change quickly as they come in and out of our possession or deteriorate in health, so there could be a delay updating the published availability. We will be in touch if the species you order is not available and you will always have the option to wait or take a substitute or refund. We appreciate your patience as we work to deliver healthy plants to you.
Cost: | $25 |
Free Shipping: | We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. |
Delivery Time: | It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. |
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