Rotala Orange Juice Vitro Culture

Rotala Orange Juice (Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice') Vitro Culture®

Rotala Orange Juice, a vibrant form of Rotala rotundifolia, is celebrated for its refreshing orange-peach coloration and easy adaptability in aquascaped tanks. With narrow, soft leaves that turn rich shades of orange to red color under strong lighting and CO₂, this stem plant is a favorite for aquascapers looking to create bold contrast and dynamic texture in midground or background zones.

This Vitro Culture® version is grown in a 4-inch sealed bag, offering robust, healthy plantlets propagated in a sterile environment. Free from algae, snails, and contaminants, it’s ideal for shrimp tanks and precision aquascaping projects.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice'

• Common Name: Rotala Orange Juice, Rotala OJ

• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with rounded, slightly soft leaves

• Coloration: Orange to Red

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for dense, colorful growth

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Placement: Midground to background

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• Sterile, algae-free, and snail-free—ideal for sensitive ecosystems

• Safe for shrimp, nano aquariums, and high-tech aquascapes

• Delivered in a compact 4-inch sealed bag for ease of planting

• Grown in vitamin-enriched gel for optimal health and root development

🎨 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides brilliant orange contrast in Dutch-style layouts

• Adds warmth and movement to mid- and background zones

• Easy to trim and propagate for lush groupings or vertical layering

• Blends beautifully with red and green plant varieties

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation Method: Cut top shoots or side stems and replant

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required, but highly recommended

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – suitable for both immersed and emersed setups

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag of Rotala Orange Juice containing multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel

• Ideal for immediate planting with proper rinsing and portioning

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Tissue culture plants may appear compact or pale upon arrival due to sterile growing conditions. Coloration develops fully under high light and CO₂. Always rinse off all gel before planting and acclimate plants gradually to your aquarium environment.