Rotala Orange Juice Vitro Culture

Rotala Orange Juice (Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice') Vitro Culture®

Rotala Orange Juice, a vibrant form of Rotala rotundifolia, is celebrated for its refreshing orange-peach coloration and easy adaptability in aquascaped tanks. With narrow, soft leaves that turn rich shades of orange to red color under strong lighting and CO₂, this stem plant is a favorite for aquascapers looking to create bold contrast and dynamic texture in midground or background zones.

This Vitro Culture® version is grown in a 4-inch sealed bag, offering robust, healthy plantlets propagated in a sterile environment. Free from algae, snails, and contaminants, it’s ideal for shrimp tanks and precision aquascaping projects.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice'

• Common Name: Rotala Orange Juice, Rotala OJ

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with rounded, slightly soft leaves

• Coloration: Orange to Red

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for dense, colorful growth

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Placement: Midground to background

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Sterile, algae-free, and snail-free—ideal for sensitive ecosystems

• Safe for shrimp, nano aquariums, and high-tech aquascapes

• Delivered in a compact 4-inch sealed bag for ease of planting

• Grown in vitamin-enriched gel for optimal health and root development

🎨 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides brilliant orange contrast in Dutch-style layouts

• Adds warmth and movement to mid- and background zones

• Easy to trim and propagate for lush groupings or vertical layering

• Blends beautifully with red and green plant varieties

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation Method: Cut top shoots or side stems and replant

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required, but highly recommended

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for both immersed and emersed setups

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag of Rotala Orange Juice containing multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel

• Ideal for immediate planting with proper rinsing and portioning

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Tissue culture plants may appear compact or pale upon arrival due to sterile growing conditions. Coloration develops fully under high light and CO₂. Always rinse off all gel before planting and acclimate plants gradually to your aquarium environment.

Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

At a glance

• Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
• Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
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• Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
• We ship within the United States only.

Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.

The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.

How it works

• Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
• Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
• We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.

Good to know

• Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
• Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
• Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.

The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.

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.