{"product_id":"baka-rotala-butterfly","title":"Baka -Rotala Butterfly","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala ‘Butterfly’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. ‘Butterfly’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rotala Butterfly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Cultivar \/ Aquarium selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Lythraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 20–40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Moderate to Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Midground, Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Recommended for optimal growth and colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Stem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Butterfly’ is an attractive and colourful stem plant valued for its delicate foliage, graceful growth and ability to develop beautiful warm tones under good aquarium conditions. Its fine leaves and elegant stems make it particularly useful for adding texture, movement and colour to planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on lighting, CO₂, nutrition and overall growing conditions, the foliage can display a combination of fresh green, warm orange, pink and reddish tones. When planted as a group and regularly trimmed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Butterfly’ develops into a dense, colourful bush that can become a striking feature within an aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts relatively fine texture makes it particularly effective when contrasted with broader-leaved plants, carpeting species or darker hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive Colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Under good growing conditions, the foliage can develop beautiful green, orange, pink and reddish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, Delicate Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its elegant leaves create a soft texture that adds detail and depth to an aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Grouping Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Multiple stems planted together create a dense and colourful display in the midground or background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponds Well to Trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Regular pruning encourages side shoots, helping the plant develop a fuller and more compact appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Contrast Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The fine foliage and warm colouration contrast beautifully with bright green plants, broad-leaved species, wood and stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to high lighting is recommended. Stronger lighting generally encourages more compact growth and helps develop the plant's warmer pink, orange and reddish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: CO₂ supplementation is recommended for the best results. Stable CO₂ encourages stronger growth, healthier stems and improved colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Butterfly’ performs well at temperatures of approximately 22–28°C and generally prefers slightly acidic to neutral water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Consistent macro- and micronutrient availability is important. Balanced fertilisation supports healthy growth and allows the plant to develop its best colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Regular trimming encourages branching and prevents the group from becoming excessively tall or shading its lower leaves. Healthy trimmed tops can be replanted to refresh or expand the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate the stems before planting and position them individually with a small amount of space between each stem. This improves water circulation and allows light to reach the lower foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant several stems together to create a fuller group and maximise the visual impact of its colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Butterfly’ in the midground or background depending on the size and depth of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the stems reach the desired height, trim the growing tips to encourage side shoots and develop a denser, bushier group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplant healthy trimmed tops to expand the planting or rejuvenate older stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the strongest colouration and compact growth, provide good-quality lighting, stable CO₂ and balanced fertilisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine foliage, graceful growth and beautiful warm colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Butterfly’ is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to introduce colour without the heavier appearance of broad-leaved red plants. 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