Rotala Blood Red – 3 Rooted Stems | Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant for Aquascaping

Add stunning color to your planted aquarium with Rotala Blood Red, one of the most eye-catching stem plants available. Known for its vibrant deep red to crimson leaves, this beautiful plant creates a striking contrast against green aquarium plants and instantly becomes a centerpiece in any aquascape.

When provided with good lighting and proper nutrients, Rotala Blood Red develops its rich red coloration while producing dense, bushy growth. Regular trimming encourages the plant to branch, creating an even fuller and more impressive display.

At BKs Paws, every stem is carefully selected from healthy, established aquariums to ensure you receive strong, vibrant plants ready to grow.

Benefits

• Brilliant red coloration adds contrast and visual impact
• Excellent centerpiece or background accent plant
• Creates dense cover for shrimp and small fish
• Fast-growing when provided with proper care
• Ideal for nature-style and high-tech planted aquariums

Plant Care

• Lighting: Moderate to High (High lighting produces the deepest red coloration)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
• pH: 5.5–7.5

Care Tips

For the best color and growth, plant individual stems a short distance apart rather than in one tight bunch. Regular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller, more vibrant appearance. While CO₂ injection is not required, it can significantly improve growth, density, and coloration.

Shipping Note: Live plants may experience minor leaf loss or temporary color fading during shipping or while adjusting to a new aquarium. This is normal, and healthy stems typically recover with proper lighting, nutrients, and stable water conditions.

Whether you're creating a competition aquascape or simply want to add a splash of brilliant red to your aquarium, Rotala Blood Red is an outstanding choice that rewards good care with breathtaking color.