{"product_id":"baka-rotala-pearl","title":"Baka -Rotala Pearl","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala ‘Pearl’\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. ‘Pearl’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rotala Pearl\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: 10–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Foreground, Midground\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 compact growth\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 ‘Pearl’ is a beautiful compact stem plant distinguished by its exceptionally small, delicate leaves and dense growth habit. Unlike many taller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e varieties commonly used as background plants, ‘Pearl’ can be maintained considerably lower, making it particularly valuable for detailed foreground and midground planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder good lighting, stable CO₂ and balanced nutrition, the plant develops dense clusters of tiny leaves with attractive green to warm pink and reddish tones. Its extremely fine texture gives an aquascape a sense of scale and detail, making it especially useful in smaller aquariums and highly detailed Nature Aquarium layouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith regular trimming, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Pearl’ can be shaped into a compact, rounded bush, creating a beautifully refined transition between carpeting plants and taller stem plants.\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\u003eExceptionally Fine Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The tiny leaves give \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Pearl’ a delicate appearance and create exceptional detail within an aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Compared with many other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e varieties, ‘Pearl’ can be maintained relatively low and dense, making it particularly useful in the foreground and midground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Colour Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Depending on growing conditions, foliage can range from fresh green to warmer pink and reddish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for Detailed Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its miniature appearance helps create a greater sense of scale, making it particularly attractive in nano tanks and intricate aquascaping layouts.\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 branching and allows the plant to form a dense, compact bush.\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. Strong lighting encourages tighter internodes, denser growth and improved colouration.\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 highly recommended to maintain healthy, compact growth. Stable CO₂ is particularly beneficial when growing this plant under stronger lighting.\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 ‘Pearl’ 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 new growth and attractive colour development.\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 side shoots and helps maintain the characteristic dense, compact appearance. Healthy trimmed tops can be replanted to expand or rejuvenate 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 individual stems and plant them carefully into the substrate with a small amount of space between each stem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant several stems together to establish a dense group while still allowing sufficient light and water circulation around the lower foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Pearl’ in the foreground or midground where its miniature leaf structure can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular trimming is particularly important if you want to maintain a low, rounded bush rather than allowing the stems to grow vertically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplant healthy trimmed tops to thicken the group and replace older stems when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts very fine foliage works particularly well alongside carpeting plants, small-leaved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rocks and detailed wood arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most compact growth and strongest colouration, provide good-quality lighting, stable CO₂ and consistent 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etiny leaves, compact growth and refined texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Pearl’ is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking for something more delicate than a conventional stem plant. 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