Rotala wallichii 'Long Leaf' (Rotala Vietnam) in Vitro Culture® – Fine-Leaved, Fast-Growing Stem Plant for Elegant Aquascaping

Rotala wallichii 'Long Leaf', commonly referred to as Rotala Vietnam, is a visually delicate and fast-growing aquarium stem plant prized for its fine, needle-like foliage and graceful vertical growth. Native to Southeast Asia, this rare variation of Rotala wallichii produces longer, thinner leaves than the traditional form—ideal for creating soft textures and vibrant motion in midground to background areas of planted aquariums.

Now available in our Vitro Culture® 4-inch sterile bag, this species is propagated through advanced Tissue Culture Technology, ensuring you receive a pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free specimen—perfect for sensitive tanks, shrimp-safe environments, or high-tech aquascapes.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala wallichii 'Long Leaf'

• Common Name: Rotala Vietnam

• Leaf Shape: Ultra-fine, needle-like leaves with extended length

• Coloration: Transitions from lush green to orange or reddish tones under high light

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy stem growth ideal for layering

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

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Difficulty Level: Moderate

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high (required for red coloration and compact growth)

• CO₂: Recommended to boost density and coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or root supplements preferred

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

• Maintenance: Regular trimming to maintain shape and promote branching

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

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

• Lab-Grown for Purity: Clean and safe for delicate aquariums

• Extended Shelf Life: Store under light before planting

• Easy to Prepare: Simply rinse, separate, and plant with aquascaping tweezers

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Elegant Texture: Creates flow and depth with fine, soft foliage

• Color Versatility: Adds green to red gradients based on lighting and nutrients

• Tank Compatibility: Ideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquascapes, and high-tech layouts

• Visual Contrast: Pairs beautifully with broader-leaved or carpeting species

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy portions of Rotala wallichii 'Long Leaf', ready to plant in your aquascape.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Actual growth form and color may vary depending on lighting, CO₂ levels, and tank conditions. Plant may appear different when transitioning from tissue culture to submerged growth.

 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.