Rotala Wayanad Vitro Culture

Rotala 'Wayanad' in Vitro Culture® – Rare Indian Variant with Narrow, Flowing Red-Green Foliage

Rotala 'Wayanad' is a rare and beautiful Rotala species originating from the Wayanad district in Kerala, India. This elegant stem plant features narrow, elongated leaves that range from green to warm orange and red when grown under strong light and enriched with CO₂. With a flowing vertical structure and dense, compact nodes, Rotala 'Wayanad' adds movement and color depth to planted aquariums, especially in midground to background zones.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is propagated using Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free introduction to your aquascape—perfect for shrimp-safe tanks and high-tech layouts.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala sp. 'Wayanad'

• Common Name: Rotala Wayanad

• Leaf Color: Green to orange-red; more vivid under intense light

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with narrow, lance-shaped leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Difficulty Level: Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; red hues develop under stronger light

• CO₂: Recommended for compact, vibrant growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs advised

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Trimming & Propagation: Trim and replant healthy stems to promote density

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean & Pest-Free: Free from algae, snails, and contaminants

• Shrimp-Safe: No pesticides—safe for all freshwater livestock

• Extended Shelf Life: Store under light until ready to plant

• Simple to Use: Rinse, divide, and plant directly into the substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Natural Flow: Fine-textured stems add softness and motion to layouts

• Color Variety: Creates a dynamic gradient of green to red tones

• High Contrast: Pairs beautifully with green crypts, mosses, or darker hardscape

• Versatile Use: Perfect for Dutch, nature, and biotope-style aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Rotala 'Wayanad' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images are for reference. Color intensity and plant form will vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and tank conditions. Initial melting may occur during the transition from tissue culture, followed by healthy regrowth under optimal care.