Rotala Florida Vitro Culture

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Rotala Ramosior 'Florida' is a breathtaking aquatic plant that brings a rich infusion of purple hues to freshwater aquariums. Known for its striking and alluring appearance, this variety of Rotala Ramosior captivates aquascaping enthusiasts with its intense purple coloration, making it a prized addition to any planted tank.

Rotala Florida Vitro Culture

Sale price
$12.99
Regular price
$19.99

Rotala ramosior 'Florida' in Vitro Culture® – Rare Purple-Stem Plant for Striking Freshwater Aquascapes

Rotala ramosior 'Florida' is a rare and visually captivating aquatic stem plant, celebrated for its deep violet to purple coloration that intensifies under strong light and CO₂ supplementation. Native to North America, this variety adds a bold splash of color and refined texture to midground or background aquascaping layouts. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and upright growth make it a perfect accent for Dutch-style, nature-style, or contrast-driven aquascapes.

Now available in our Vitro Culture® 4-inch sterile bag, this plant is cultivated in vitamin-enriched gel or liquid using advanced tissue culture techniques. Each portion contains multiple healthy plantlets, 100% free from snails, algae, pesticides, and pathogens, making it a safe and clean choice for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and high-end display setups.


🌿 Key Features:

  • Scientific Name: Rotala ramosior 'Florida'

  • Common Name: Rotala Florida

  • Leaf Color: Green to vivid purple under high light

  • Growth Habit: Upright, narrow-leaf stem plant

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

  • Placement: Midground to background

  • Growth Rate: Medium

  • Difficulty Level: Moderate – benefits from enriched setups

  • Origin: North America (Florida region)


💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

  • Lighting: Medium to high (required for vibrant purple coloration)

  • CO₂: Strongly recommended for best growth and color

  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or supplemented with root tabs

  • Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

  • Fertilization: Regular dosing with micronutrients, particularly iron

  • Trimming: Encourages bushier, more compact growth


🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

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

  • Clean & Safe: Ideal for sensitive aquariums and livestock

  • Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under moderate light until ready to plant

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


🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

  • Bold Color Contrast: Adds rare purple tones that stand out in planted tanks

  • Refined Texture: Fine leaves offer elegant movement and layering

  • Versatile Layout Use: Suitable for creating color gradients or highlighting focal zones

  • Collector's Favorite: A top pick for hobbyists seeking rare and vibrant species


📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing multiple Rotala ramosior 'Florida' plantlets, ready for rinsing, acclimation, and integration into your aquascape.


⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos shown are for reference. Color intensity may vary based on lighting, nutrient levels, and CO₂ availability. Some melting may occur during the transition to submerged growth, which is normal.

Scientific Name

Rotala ramosior 'Florida'

Synonyms

Rotala ramosior

Common Name

Rotala Florida

Placement

Midground / Background

CO2

Not required

Growth Rates

Slow

Difficulty Level

Easy

Nutrient Substrate

Required

Can it grow emerged?

Yes

Lighting Requirements

Medium - High

 

Handling time for Live Plants orders:
 
Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
 
Handling time for Live Animals orders:
Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
Free ShippingWe offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
  • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
  • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
    Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
    • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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    • Please always keep your shipping address up-to-date! ( Debit and Credit Card, Paypal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, Shopify Pay, Ali Pay, and other payment processing services )
    • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable
    Cancellations: We understand sometimes thing goes out of control.
    • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

    Return Policy: All sales are final

    • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

       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.

      Customer Reviews

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      Tomasz J.

      Great quality, healthy and beautiful plant!

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      Shane W. (United States)
      All healthy and good looking plants

      The tissue culture arrived with very good looking, healthy plants that have started to noticeably grow after just a couple of days. Great value in this one.

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      Michael W. (United States)
      Save your money

      Did a two month darh start on the tank . Decided to try a few online plant sellers so I went with AFA, Buceplants, and aquarium plants factory some plants that I ordered at apf I doubled up with the other vendors. One week later all apf plants melted and the other seller's plants are thriving.

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      ADAM S.

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