Rotala Goias
Rotala mexicana 'Goias'
Expert
High Light
CO2: Required
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Small
Position
Midground
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
5.0-6.5
Hardness (GH)
1.0-8.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Brazilian Rotala is extremely demanding. Thin reddish leaves. One of the most challenging plants in the planted‑aquarium hobby.
Care Notes
Requires flawless parameters: low pH, high CO₂, maximum lighting, and precise fertilization. It does not tolerate fluctuations.
Propagation
Stem cutting; replant the tip
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Rotala mexicana 'Goias' |
|---|---|
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Expert |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Required |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Midground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 1.0-8.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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