ADA IC392 Rotala wallichii ‘Bangladesh’

ADA IC392 Rotala wallichii ‘Bangladesh’ – Elegant Feathery Stem for High-Tech Aquascapes

Rotala wallichii ‘Bangladesh’ is a striking stem plant originally mistaken for Rotala mexicana or Rotala macrandra. It’s distinguished by its upright, stiff stems and whorls of linear leaves (9–11 per node), each around 3 cm long—slightly broader than typical Rotala wallichii. Under high light and robust CO₂, foliage transitions from light green to softly pink or yellow, creating captivating midground or background textures .

Plant Specifications

Care & Aquascaping Tips

• Requires high-intensity lighting and steady CO₂ for full colour development and compact growth
• Thrive with rich macro- and micronutrient dosing. Imbalance in nutrients can cause leaf discolouration
• Prefers soft, slightly acidic water (pH 5–7, GH/KH low), 22–28 °C, gentle flow
• Grows upright and branches moderately; prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushy stems

Planting & Propagation Advice

• Plant 3–5 stems per cluster with 2–4 cm spacing in nutrient-rich substrate.
• Anchor stems using tweezers; ensure whorls are above substrate.
• Trim at ~20 cm height and replant tops to form dense hedge
• Best used as a tall midground or background highlight in deeper tanks (≥40 cm water depth).