Rotala ramosior 'Red Cross'

Price
$9.99
Emersed Growth: Fresh-cut Plants
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Rotala Red Cross stands out among other aquatic plants. Its slender, spiky leaves gracefully emerge from an ascending stem, creating a visually striking display. The plant's mesmerizing coloration is a breathtaking gradient that transitions from a soothing light green to a vibrant yellow, with eye-catching orange tips adorning the upper half of each leaf.

Rotala ramosior 'Red Cross'

Fresh-cut Plants

Price
$9.99
Fresh-cut Plants

Introducing Rotala Red Cross, an exquisite and rare plant that will captivate any aquarist or aquatic gardening enthusiast. This stunning stem plant is sure to make a delicate yet dramatic statement as a back or mid-ground accent in your underwater oasis.

With its unique characteristics, Rotala Red Cross stands out among other aquatic plants. Its slender, spiky leaves gracefully emerge from an ascending stem, creating a visually striking display. The plant's mesmerizing coloration is a breathtaking gradient that transitions from a soothing light green to a vibrant yellow, with eye-catching orange tips adorning the upper half of each leaf.

To unlock the full potential of Rotala Red Cross, provide it with high-intensity lighting that will bring out the plant's most vivid hues. Combine this with nutrient-rich soil and elevated levels of CO2 for optimal growth and color development. With the right care, you'll witness an aquatic masterpiece unfolding before your eyes.

One of the remarkable features of Rotala Red Cross is its versatility. Whether you prefer a submerged or emersed setup, this plant will thrive and enhance the beauty of your aquarium or aquatic garden. Its ability to adapt to different environments makes it a fantastic choice for aquascaping enthusiasts seeking to create diverse and captivating underwater landscapes.

Propagating Rotala Red Cross is a rewarding experience. Simply take cuttings from the plant's side shoots or axial roots and carefully replant them into the substrate. By doing so, you can propagate and expand your collection, ensuring a continuous display of these enchanting plants.

Add a touch of elegance and allure to your aquatic world with Rotala Red Cross. Immerse yourself in its enchanting beauty, its delicate leaves dancing gracefully, and let its vibrant colors become the centerpiece of your underwater realm. Elevate your aquascaping journey with this rare and extraordinary plant.

  • Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants
  • Fresh-cut plants | Approx. 6 stems, loose fresh-cut stems without root
  • Bunched plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam, and plant's weight
  • Potted plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, potted with rockwool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.

     Scientific Name

    Rotala ramosior 'Red Cross'

    Common Name

    Rotala Red Cross

    Misapplied Name

    Rotala Araguaia Red Cross
    Type Stem plants

    Placement

    Midground / Background

    CO2

    Recommended

    Growth Rates

    Slow

    Difficulty Level

    Intermediate

    Nutrient Substrate

    Required

    Can be 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.

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