Compact growth habit allows for dense aquascaping in limited space
Striking pink to red foliage adds vibrant color to aquariums
Requires high CO2 supplementation for healthy, vibrant growth
Medium to fast growth rate supports dynamic aquarium dynamics
Propagates easily from cuttings for expanding plant collections
Summarized by Shop
Macrandra's difficulty in miniature. Rotala macrandra 'Mini' carries the same pink-to-red coloring as the full-size plant on leaves a fraction of the size, growing in a compact way that reads almost like an emersed plant even underwater. Leaf shape varies — longish-ovoid with raised margins, or nearly round. It is a high-tech plant and it
Plant Type
Stem plant
Placement
Foreground to midground
Leaf Shape
Longish ovoid with raised margins or nearly round
Growth Rate
Medium to fast
Light Requirement
Medium to high
CO2 Requirement
High (injected or non-injected, CO2 is critical)
Substrate
Rich nutrient substrate, feeding water column and roots
Care Difficulty
Advanced
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Me · April 1, 2025
Everything arrived so nicely and looked just like what I was expecting!
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Sarah · December 7, 2024
The best!
I am biased toward Rotala, I love them all, I am addicted to them... but this is my favorite one ever. I may be wrong, but the APF Rotala Macrandra Mini is different (much better!) then what other vendors call by the same name. I had it from APF many years ago, I lost it last year when my very old tank broke. So pleased to have it back!!! Thank you!