ADA IC432 Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’

ADA IC432 Tissue Culture Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ for Professional Aquascaping

The ADA IC432 Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ is an exquisite stem plant originating from Asia that brings a refined look to any freshwater setup. Its most striking feature is the narrowness of its leaves, which are significantly thinner than most other Rotala species. Under extremely high light conditions, the leaves take on a beautiful yellowish-green tint and a pointed shape, adding a bright pop of color to your greenery.

In the art of nature aquarium design, this plant is a strategic tool. Because thinner leaves create an optical illusion of being further away, placing the Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ toward the sides or back of the tank helps establish a realistic depth of field. Additionally, this plant exhibits a unique tendency to grow horizontally along the aquarium floor, allowing for diverse planting styles from vertical stems to low-growing carpets.

Specifications

How to Use This Stem Plant

1. Preparation: Carefully remove the Rotala sp. ‘Wayanad’ from its tissue culture cup and gently rinse away the nutrient gel using clean aquarium water.
2. Planting: Use aquascaping tweezers to insert the stems into the substrate, spacing them approximately 1-2 cm apart.
3. Placement: For a nature aquarium effect, plant them on the sides of the tank to enhance the perception of distance.
4. Pruning: As the plant grows rapidly, trim the tops to encourage bushier growth or allow it to spread horizontally across the floor.

Care & Maintenance Tips

• Lighting: Maintain extremely high light to ensure the leaves remain pointed and achieve the signature yellowish-green coloration.
• Carbon Dioxide: Provide a medium level of CO2 supplementation to support its fast growth rate.
• Substrate: Use a nutrient-rich aquarium soil to support the root system of this stem variety.
• Water Flow: Ensure adequate water circulation to prevent debris from settling on the narrow leaves.