Rotala Manipurensis Vitro Culture

Rotala manipurensis in Vitro Culture® – Rare Golden-Red Stem Plant from India’s Manipur Region

Rotala manipurensis is a rare and visually captivating aquatic stem plant native to India’s Manipur region. This medium-sized species features vibrant green to reddish-pink leaves that develop more intense coloration under high light and CO₂-enriched conditions. Its graceful vertical growth and warm-toned foliage make it a stunning choice for midground to background placement in nature-style and Dutch-style aquascapes.

Cultivated in a 4-inch sterile Vitro Culture® bag, each portion contains multiple pest-free plantlets grown in vitamin-rich gel or liquid using advanced tissue culture technology. This format is 100% free from snails, algae, pathogens, and pesticides, making it ideal for shrimp tanks, nano tanks, and high-end display aquariums.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala manipurensis

• Common Name: Rotala manipurensis

• Origin: Manipur, India

• Plant Height: 20–40 cm

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sterile bag with multiple plantlets

• Position: Midground to background

• Leaf Color: Green to pinkish-red under high light

• Leaf Shape: Narrow, lanceolate

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high (required for red/pink coloration)

• CO₂: Recommended for optimal growth and vivid pigmentation

• Temperature Range: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

• pH Tolerance: 5.5–7.5

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation

• Fertilization: Regular micronutrient dosing enhances health and color

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Free from Snails, Algae, Pesticides, and Pathogens

• Sterile & Safe: Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquascapes

• Long Shelf Life: Can be stored under gentle light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, gently divide, and plant directly into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Color Accent: Adds warm green-to-red contrast in layered layouts

• Delicate Texture: Ideal for soft transitions between plant groups

• Structured Growth: Grows vertically with a compact, bushy form when trimmed

• Highlight Plant: Perfect for creating eye-catching color zones in planted tanks

💡 Care Tips:

To maximize color and growth, provide medium to high lighting, CO₂ injection, and stable water parameters. Regular trimming promotes bushy, compact growth. This plant responds well to micronutrient-rich fertilizers and thrives in a nutrient-dense substrate.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple healthy Rotala manipurensis plantlets, ready for acclimation and planting.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Plant appearance may vary depending on aquarium conditions. Some melting may occur during the transition from tissue culture to submerged growth, which is normal.