{"product_id":"rotala-macrandra-giant-red-rotala","title":"Rotala macrandra (Giant Red Rotala)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diva that's absolutely worth the effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala macrandra isn't known for being easy - it's known for being stunning. With broad, rippling leaves that range from orange-red to deep crimson, it's one of the most striking stem plants you can grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it good light, and it'll steal the show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌿 Why you want it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible red colour under the right conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, flowing leaves unlike most Rotalas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a stunning focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most iconic stem plants in aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💄 The showstopper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost red plants add a splash of colour. Macrandra demands your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's happy, there's very little else in the hobby that looks quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📍 Where it fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest in the midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in small groups where its colour can stand out against green plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💡 Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: highly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation: trim the tops and replant the cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water tolerance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers soft to moderately hard water with stable parameters. Sensitive to swings, so consistency is key, but it can adapt once settled and will reward stable conditions with exceptional colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💬 TBC take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't the plant we'd recommend as your first stem plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut once you've got the basics sorted, it's one of those plants that makes you stop and admire your tank every time you walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trimmed Bush Co.","offers":[{"title":"Emersed","offer_id":48099715088605,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Submerged","offer_id":48099717284061,"sku":null,"price":8.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/1434\/5437\/files\/rotala-macrandra-giant-red-submerged-504.webp?v=1783855577","url":"https:\/\/trimmedbushco.nz\/products\/rotala-macrandra-giant-red-rotala","provider":"Trimmed Bush Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}