{"product_id":"rotala-narrow-leaf-red-aquarium-plant-with-slender-red-foliage-for-midground-and-background-aquascapes-350161","title":"Rotala Narrow Leaf Red Aquarium Plant with Slender Red Foliage for Midground and Background Aquascapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRotala Narrow Leaf Red aquarium plant brings slender red foliage to planted aquariums, adding a clear color contrast among green plants. Use it in midground groups or background clusters to give Dutch-style layouts and nature aquariums a more varied texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced-care stem plant needs medium-to-high lighting, pressurized CO2 and balanced water column nutrients. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps light reach the lower leaves. Plants may arrive grown above water or underwater; emersed plants develop new submerged foliage as they adapt to aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlender red leaves create a contrasting focal point in planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidground and background placement suits grouped stem planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine pruning encourages dense branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation by stem cuttings allows trimmed tops to be replanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires medium-to-high lighting and pressurized CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied growth form may be emersed or submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotala sp. 'Narrow Leaf Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotala Narrow Leaf Sp. 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Its care requirements make it a demanding choice for a setup without CO2 injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant Rotala Narrow Leaf Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Rotala Narrow Leaf Red in the midground or background, where grouped stems can form a red focal point. Leave space between individual stems so light can reach the lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I prepare and plant the stems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove any lead weight and cotton or foam wrap from Rotala Narrow Leaf Red, then strip the lower inch of foliage. Handle its fragile leaves gently and use fine-tip planting tweezers to insert the bare stems 1–2 inches into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Rotala Narrow Leaf Red arrive with underwater leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotala Narrow Leaf Red may arrive in either emersed or submerged form. An emersed plant can shed its above-water leaves while developing slender underwater foliage; keep lighting and water conditions stable during this transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I encourage red foliage and bushier growth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide Rotala Narrow Leaf Red with medium-to-high lighting, pressurized CO2 and balanced nutrients, then trim the tops to encourage branching. 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