Rotala mexicana in Vitro Culture® – Compact, Colorful Stem Plant for Dynamic Aquascapes

Rotala mexicana is a vibrant and fast-growing aquatic stem plant known for its small, narrow leaves and ability to shift color from bright green to reddish-orange under ideal conditions. Native to North and Central America, this species is a favorite among aquascapers for its dense, bushy growth and versatility in midground and background layouts. Its fine texture and vibrant color make it an excellent choice for nature-style, Iwagumi, or Dutch-style aquascapes.

Now available in a clean and convenient Vitro Culture® format, each 4-inch sterile bag contains multiple healthy plantlets grown in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid. Cultivated using advanced tissue culture techniques, this product is 100% free from snails, algae, pesticides, and pathogens, making it safe for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and sensitive aquascaping setups.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala mexicana

• Common Name: Rotala mexicana

• Leaf Color: Bright green to reddish-orange under high light

• Leaf Shape: Narrow, needle-like leaves in tight whorls

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

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Difficulty Level: Moderate – best results with stable conditions

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high (necessary for red hues)

• CO₂: Recommended for compact growth and rich coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.2 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Trimming: Frequent trimming encourages denser, bushier appearance

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

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

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

• Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, divide, and insert directly into the substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Color Versatility: Adds lush green or fiery orange tones depending on conditions

• Fine Texture: Soft, needle-like leaves enhance layout depth and flow

• Great for Dutch Layouts: Works beautifully in color gradients and contrasts

• Compact Control: Easy to trim and shape for clean, manicured designs

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple Rotala mexicana plantlets, ready for rinsing, acclimation, and planting in your aquascape.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Actual coloration may vary depending on lighting and water parameters. Initial melt may occur during the transition from tissue culture to submerged form.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.