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Rotundifolia aquatic stem plant

Rotala rotundifolia

Also found as Rotala rotundifolia (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Koehne

Rotala Rotundifolia (Rotala rotundifolia) is a aquatic companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A stable, cycled freshwater aquarium or purpose-built paludarium
Care: Moderate · Freshwater aquarium plant
Everyday size: Aquatic spread depends on tank or pond depth, light, and pruning.
Collector class: Premium
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Rotala
Family: Lythraceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Rotundifolia aquatic stem plant

Freshwater aquarium plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate

Light: Moderate aquarium lighting; intensity depends on tank depth and species
Water: Keep continuously submerged or emersed in a deliberately humid propagation system
Temperature: Stable tropical freshwater temperatures (20–28°C)
Humidity: Aquatic or saturated emersed culture (80–100%)
Potting medium: Aquarium substrate matched to root-feeding needs; attach Anubias rhizomes above the substrate
Drainage: Not applicable under submerged culture; prevent stagnant, oxygen-poor substrate
Feeding: Use aquarium-safe water-column or root nutrition according to plant and livestock
Pruning and grooming: Trim damaged leaves and thin growth without disturbing established roots or rhizomes
Seasonal rhythm: Maintain stable light, water chemistry, circulation, and temperature year-round
Propagation: Stem cuttings, runners, or rhizome division depending on genus
Travel planning: A cycled automated aquarium can run unattended only with tested lighting and water systems
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Aquatic and bog plant growing guide

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets: No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children: This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling: Open water requires child- and pet-safe placement
Placement: Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database Poison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: Vinayaraj
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Botanical source: View identity source

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Rotundifolia aquatic stem plant

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