{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia-orange-juice-5-stems-10cm","title":"Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' – 5 Stems ~10cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eRotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' – 5 Stems ~10cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eA colourful, fast-growing stem plant supplied as five stems approximately 10cm long, selected for warm peach, orange and orange-red tones in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquaplantculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunch Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 stems approximately 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want warm orange colour in the midground or background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can provide medium to high light and balanced nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a stem plant that responds well to trimming and replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can allow emersed-grown stems time to adapt underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Consider something else if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need decoration with no ongoing trimming or plant care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour livestock regularly uproots or eats soft stem plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou expect intense orange colour under weak light or unstable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow submerged leaves provide fine texture without making the aquascape feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy new growth can develop warm orange, peach and orange-red tones under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrimmed tops can be replanted to expand or refresh the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds orange contrast among green aquarium plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth\u003c\/strong\u003e – Establishes quickly when light and nutrition are suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible placement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works in the midground or background depending on trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy propagation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Healthy stem tops can be cut and replanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping value\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates fine-leaved texture and colourful group planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate selling size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional; recommended for denser growth and stronger colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShopify category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLive plants vary naturally in colour, size and growth form. Emersed-grown stems can change appearance as they adapt to submerged aquarium growth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStems approximately 10cm long at the time of packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly items explicitly stated are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and gently rinse the stems before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove damaged leaves or transit material if present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the stems and plant them individually with a little spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace them in a midground or background position with suitable light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow time for new submerged growth to establish before judging final colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent care and regular trimming help maintain a dense, colourful group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim tall stems above a healthy node to encourage branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplant healthy tops and remove tired lower growth when required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain balanced nutrients and stable aquarium conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent excessive shading and crowding as the group develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete aquarium plant fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascaping scissors and fine planting tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality planted-aquarium substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate medium-to-high intensity aquarium lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional CO₂ injection for denser growth and stronger colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJudge this cultivar by its healthy new submerged growth. Stronger orange colour develops from suitable light, balanced nutrition and stable growth—not by starving the plant.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange intensity varies with lighting, nutrition, CO₂ and whether the current growth is emersed or submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The listing is for five stems approximately 10cm long; live plants naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan for regular trimming if used in the midground, or allow taller growth in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid livestock known to uproot or heavily graze soft aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many stems do I receive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for 5 stems at approximately 10cm each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it need CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Injected CO₂ is optional, although stable CO₂ can improve density, growth rate and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I encourage stronger orange colour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide suitable medium-to-high light, balanced nutrients and stable growing conditions. Do not starve the plant to force colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere should I plant it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in the midground with regular trimming or in the background where the stems can grow taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim healthy stem tops and replant them into the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does it look different after planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmersed-grown leaves can change shape or shed as new submerged growth develops. Colour also varies with aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for low-tech aquariums?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can grow without injected CO₂, but colour and density may be more subdued under lower light and slower-growth conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should it be trimmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrim when the group reaches the desired height or begins shading lower growth. 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