Rotala Colorata 'Pink flush'

Rotala Colorata 'Pink Flush' stands out as an ideal choice for aquarium background plants.

Aquascapers love Rotala Colorata 'Pink Flush' because it showcases a dazzling pink-red color that turns any aquarium into a stunning masterpiece. Aquascapers prefer this plant because of its striking coloration and adaptable growth habits under various conditions.

Description 
Scientific Name: Rotala Colorata 'Pink Flush' 
Family: Lythraceae 
Leaf Shape & Color: 
Narrow, elongated leaves. 
This plant exhibits vibrant pink to red tones which become more pronounced when exposed to strong lighting and optimal environmental conditions.
Growth Habit: 
This stem plant develops vertically and establishes dense groupings of growth.
Delicate, bushy appearance when trimmed regularly. 
Care Guide 
Water Conditions 
Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F). 
pH: 5.5–7.5. 
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (2–12 dGH). 
Lighting 
Adequate lighting levels must be maintained to develop the plant's distinctive pink coloration while avoiding greenish discoloration.
The plant shows growth under moderate light conditions yet displays colors that stay dull or pale.
Nutrients 
It needs either a nutrient-dense substrate or continuous dosing of macro- and micronutrients in the water column.
Pink and red hues become more vibrant when you provide adequate iron supplements.
CO2 Injection 
CO2 Injection is essential for achieving healthy growth and bright coloration. When CO2 levels are inadequate the plant's growth rate declines and its maximum color vibrancy cannot be reached.
Trimming & Propagation 
Frequent trimming helps to maintain a compact shape while promoting the development of side shoots.
Propagation is simple: Take stem sections and plant their tops back into the substrate for propagation. The base will also sprout new growth. 
Uses in Aquascaping 
Midground to Background Plant: 
This plant excels at creating colorful depth in midground groups and functions beautifully as a dynamic background wall.
Color Accent: 
The pink flush stands out dramatically against the green foliage of Micranthemum or Cryptocoryne species.
Highlighting Layouts: 
The bright colors of this plant help emphasize key areas in Nature-style and Dutch aquascapes.
Challenges 
The plant needs unbroken maintenance and perfect environmental conditions to grow successfully.
The plant reacts negatively to any imbalance in its light levels as well as CO2 and nutrient concentrations because these issues trigger algae growth.

When you give Rotala Colorata 'Pink Flush' the right care it transforms into a stunning centerpiece of planted aquarium displays with its brilliant colors and dense growth. If you need advice on matching Rotala Colorata 'Pink Flush' with other plants or creating a particular aquascape feel free to ask me!