Scientific Name: Rotala sp. 'Bangladesh'
Common Name: Rotala Bangladesh
Origin: Bangladesh / South Asia
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
GH: 2–12 dGH
KH: 1–6 dKH
Moderate to high lighting is recommended.
Strong lighting encourages compact growth and enhances the plant's pink, red, and orange coloration.
Under lower light, the foliage may remain greener and the stems can become more elongated.
Adequate light also helps maintain dense and healthy growth.
CO₂ supplementation is highly recommended for optimal growth and coloration.
Consistent CO₂ helps produce stronger stems, faster growth, and more vibrant reddish and pink tones.
The plant can survive without additional CO₂, but growth is generally slower and coloration may be less pronounced.
Requires regular macro- and micronutrient supplementation for healthy growth.
Benefits from a balanced supply of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements.
Iron and other micronutrients can help enhance red and pink coloration.
Consistent nutrient availability promotes stronger stems, healthy new growth, and better overall plant density.
Best suited for the midground to background.
Can be planted as a dense group to create a colorful stem-plant bush.
Regular trimming allows it to remain compact and can be used to form attractive planted layouts.
Its warm coloration provides an excellent contrast against green aquatic plants.
Propagated easily through stem cuttings.
Cut healthy stems and replant the upper portions directly into the substrate.
New roots develop from the planted stems under favorable conditions.
Repeated trimming and replanting can quickly produce a dense group of plants.
Maintain stable CO₂ levels, lighting, and nutrient availability for the best growth and coloration.
Regular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller, bushier appearance.
Replant healthy tops after trimming to maintain a dense stand.
Avoid sudden changes in water parameters, particularly CO₂ and lighting.
Good water circulation helps distribute nutrients and CO₂ evenly around the plant.
Rotala sp. 'Bangladesh' is an attractive stem plant valued for its warm pink, reddish, and orange tones and its ability to develop dense, bushy growth under suitable aquarium conditions. With strong lighting, consistent CO₂, and adequate nutrients, it can develop more intense coloration and compact growth, making it an excellent choice for adding depth and contrast to planted aquariums.
