Probably the most famous of all stem plants commonly used in aquascaping is Rotala and out of all the Rotala varieties nothing is easier than Rotala Rotundifolia. Its small pink/peach leaves with compact growth are very attractive to both amateurs and professional aquarists alike. Of course, it does not hurt that it is robust and easy to care for as well. If maintained well, they are the perfect background plants providing height and color to a planted tank.
Stem plants grow primarily in height, so they need to be trimmed. Thanks to this treatment, they will spread and create a beautiful, compact clump. To make it even more dense, we can plant the parts that were obtained as a result of cutting next to the “mother”. Stem plants are perfect for a background for other plants and decorations. They absorb nitrogen compounds from the water very well, which is recommended for a large number of fish.
What can we get in aquarium plant stores? Plants available on the market can be divided into two types: emersive and submersive. These two terms define the methods of growing the selected species.
