{"product_id":"b0gzwxf7ss","title":"Live Aquarium Stem Plants (Lead Bunch \/ Rotala Colorata)","description":"\u003cdiv style='font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif; color: #333; max-width: 800px;'\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSubstrateSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRotala Colorata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLead Bunch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePLANT_SEED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eItem Type Keyword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eaquarium-decor-live-plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eunit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eRotala colorata is a high-impact stem plant beloved in aquascaping for its rich pink-red coloration and vertical growth habit. A variant of Rotala rotundifolia, this plant offers deeper color intensity and slightly narrower leaves that form tight clusters under the right conditions. Its fast growth and stunning hues make it an excellent choice for layering midground-background sections in planted tanks.\n\nThis 1-pack contains a single lead bunch—ideal for testing color development in new layouts or filling a gap in an existing scape. With proper care, including medium-high lighting (8–10 hrs\/day), CO₂ , and fertilization, Rotala colorata rewards aquarists with vibrant pigmentation and upright structure.\n\nIts flexible height range (20–40 cm) allows for planting behind shorter carpeting plants or alongside contrasting green or bronze foliage. The plant is easily propagated by trimming and replanting stem cuttings, which root quickly and continue upward growth with minimal transition shock.\n\nRotala colorata excels in Dutch-style layouts, contrast-focused aquascapes, and high-energy planted tanks. With regular trimming, it can form sculpted hedges, flowing lines, or color gradients that enhance overall layout depth and interest.\n\nCommon Name: Rotala Colorata\nScientific Name: Rotala colorata\nCare Level: Moderate\nSuggested Placement: Midground-Background\nLighting: Medium-High; 8–10 hrs\/day\nGrowth Rate: Fast\nPropagation: Stem cuttings\nCO₂: Recommended\nMature Height: 20–40 cm\nPlant Type: Aquatic\nGrowth Form: Stem\nColor Accents: Pink-Red\nFamily: Lythraceae\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SubstrateSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228840091929,"sku":"B0GZWXF7SS","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7303\/7593\/files\/img_30609a14-b0ae-4713-80ce-f7790e12008e.jpg?v=1790014125","url":"https:\/\/mypetexplorer.com\/products\/b0gzwxf7ss","provider":"Pet Explorer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}