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ROTALA MACRANDRA x 4
Item #1349738411

Current Auction Time: Sat May 11 22:05:57 2024


Final: $3.00 First Bid $3.00
Time left 00:00 # of Bids 1 (bid history)
Started Oct 1 2012 - 06:20:11 PM Location windham OH 44288 United States
Ended Oct 8 2012 - 06:20:11 PM
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Seller Plantextreme (90/90) 51-100JustMe
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High Bidder 1ravenwinds13 (344/344) 101-500

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Description

YOU'RE BIDDING 1 bunch of ROTALA MACRANDRA (approx. 4 stems) plus SHIPPING $6.50 flat rate for all your order no max. or min. quantity subject to available. ROTALA MACRANDRA Hardiness: Difficult Light Needs: High Plant Structure: Stem Family: Lythraceae Genus: Rotala Region: Asia Location: India Size: Individual stem width: 2-7cm (1-3in) Growth Rate: Fast Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes Rotala macrandra is a popular but demanding red stem plant. This plant comes from India where it can be found growing near the coast in marshy soils. Submersed growth is bright red and upright while emersed growth is prostrate and mostly green. Although it is difficult to grow, this plant is well-established in the hobby. It is not too difficult to obtain through trading or through the various internet plant stores. R. macrandra is an excellent indicator plant in the aquarium due to its sensitivity to poor conditions and normally fast growth. Lighting should be strong (at least 2 watts per gallon with power compact bulbs for an aquarium of 40-60 U.S. gallons). When lighting is poor, the lower stems of this plant often deteriorate. CO2, although not completely necessary, is highly recommended for this plant for it to reach its full potential. NO3 and PO4 levels play a major role in the appearance of this plant. High NO3 levels (10 ppm or more) coupled with low PO4 levels (less than 0.5 ppm) lead to leggier growth and large, light orange leaves. If nitrate is pushed too high (20 ppm or more), the plant may actually stunt. Low NO3 levels (10 ppm or less) coupled with high PO4 levels (1.5 to 2 ppm) lead to very compact, lush, bright red growth. Heavy iron and micronutrient dosing is required. If the plant is looking pale red or showing white markings, then the plant is not getting enough iron. R. macrandra should be pruned by removing the rooted portions and planting the tops. Individual stems should be spaced far enough so that light can reach the lower leaves. As it grows in, the bunch will fill in the spaces with a profusion of side shoots. To propagate, simply snip off one of the side shoots and replant into the substrate. Allowing the plant to grow up to and spread along the surface encourages each stem to produce a side shoot at each internode.



Bid History:

Bidders Bid Time Bid Comments
1ravenwinds13 (344/344) 101-500 Oct 2 2012 - 06:56:00 PM $3.00 

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