Rotala Macrandra Mini Butterfly Vitro Culture

Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly' in Vitro Culture® – Compact Red Stem Plant with Intense Color and Delicate Texture

Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly' is a captivating stem plant prized for its brilliant red coloration, fine leaf structure, and compact growth habit. A smaller and denser variant of the traditional Rotala macrandra, this cultivar produces tight, bushy clusters with vivid pink to deep red hues under optimal conditions. Its smaller size and slower vertical growth make it ideal for foreground or midground placement in high-energy aquascapes where precision and color contrast are essential.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is cultivated using advanced Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—perfect for shrimp-safe tanks and precision aquascaping.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly'

• Common Name: Mini Butterfly Rotala

• Leaf Color: Vivid pink to red; more intense under strong light and CO₂

• Growth Form: Dense, compact stem plant with fine, rounded leaves

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Medium to hard

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: High; essential for maintaining rich red coloration

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for compact, healthy growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or root tab supplementation required

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.0 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Propagation: Trim healthy stems and replant tops to encourage bushier growth

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free from snails, algae, and pathogens

• Clean Start: Perfect for sensitive aquariums and shrimp tanks

• Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under light until ready to plant

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, gently divide, and plant directly into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Bold Red Accent: Adds vibrant color contrast in compact spaces

• Compact Growth: Ideal for layering and precise layout detailing

• Visual Focal Point: Perfect for nano tanks, Dutch-style layouts, or high-end aquascapes

• Unique Leaf Shape: Fine, butterfly-like leaves add textural variation

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly' plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference. Actual plant color and form may vary based on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. Some melting may occur during the transition from tissue culture to submerged growth, followed by regrowth under proper care.