🌸 Rotala Mini Butterfly – Compact & Colorful Stem Plant

Rotala Mini Butterfly is a rare and beautiful stem plant prized for its delicate, small leaves and vibrant coloration. Known for its compact growth pattern, this plant transitions from bright green to shades of pink and red under strong lighting and CO₂ supplementation, making it a favorite choice among aquascaping enthusiasts who want a pop of color in their layouts.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala sp. "Mini Butterfly"

• Compact Growth: Features tiny, narrow leaves that grow closely along the stem, creating a refined and elegant look.

• Vibrant Coloration: Transitions from green to pinkish-red hues with the right balance of lighting, nutrients, and CO₂.

• Great for Aquascaping: Works beautifully as a midground or background accent, especially in nano and high-tech tanks.

• Fast Grower: Responds quickly to good care, making it easy to propagate and maintain a lush grouping.

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Moderate to high lighting recommended for vibrant coloration.

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Strongly benefits from CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich water.

• Growth Method: Submersed stem plant.

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required, but nutrient-rich substrate helps with growth.

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – can adapt to emersed growth in humid conditions.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Adds fine texture and soft color contrast in planted tanks.

• Ideal for Dutch-style aquascapes, nano layouts, or as a colorful accent in Nature-style tanks.

• Dense grouping provides cover and natural shelter for small fish and shrimp.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 6 individual, loose-cut stems without root

• Bunched Plants: Approximately 6 stems without root, bundled with foam and plant weight

• Potted Plants: Approximately 6 stems without root, potted in rockwool and net pot

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Rotala Mini Butterfly may arrive green when shipped. With proper lighting, CO₂, and nutrients, the pink and red coloration will emerge over time.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner.

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.