{"product_id":"rotala-sp-blood-red-tissue-culture","title":"Rotala sp. 'Blood Red' Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotala sp. 'Blood Red' Tissue Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid red aquarium stem plant supplied in clean tissue culture for colourful midground and background groups in higher-energy planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotala sp. 'Blood Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to 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 Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Blood Red when you want a strong warm-colour stem group and are prepared to provide adequate light, nutrition and regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions it can provide a powerful red accent behind green foreground and midground plants, making it useful as a focal group rather than simply background filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong red colour potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast enough to shape through trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent contrast against green plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be propagated from healthy cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse away the culture gel and divide into small portions or individual stems. Plant with a little spacing to allow light and circulation around the lower growth. Provide regular fertilisation. Trim the tops as the group matures and replant healthy cuttings to build density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne tissue-culture cup. Plantlet and stem density vary naturally between cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContrast against Monte Carlo, hairgrass, Staurogyne repens and other bright-green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNTA Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name 'Blood Red' is not a guarantee that every aquarium will produce deep red foliage. Light intensity, nutrient balance, CO₂ and plant health all affect colour. In weaker conditions expect less intense colour and looser growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stay bright red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColour intensity depends on growing conditions. Stronger suitable light and good plant health generally improve red pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO₂?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCO₂ is recommended for stronger, denser growth and colour, although survival without it may be possible in some tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make a dense group?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant multiple stems together with spacing, then trim and replant healthy tops as the group develops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reservoir Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43273644146897,"sku":"RATC1032","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rotala-blood-red-tissue-culture-reservoir.jpg?v=1788072358","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/rotala-sp-blood-red-tissue-culture","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}