Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
Healthy-Plant Guarantee If your plants don't arrive in perfect condition, we'll replace or refund them.
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Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is a stunning, compact version of the popular Rotala indica, renowned for its vibrant red and green foliage. This unique variety, often referred to as "Bonsai," is characterized by its miniature growth form and densely packed leaves, making it perfect for aquascaping enthusiasts seeking to add color and structure to their aquariums without overwhelming the space.
Ideal for midground or foreground placement, Rotala indica 'Bonsai' thrives under moderate to high light and benefits greatly from CO₂ supplementation and a nutrient-rich substrate. Its rich coloration intensifies under optimal conditions, creating a beautiful contrast in any aquascape. With a slow to moderate growth rate, it can be easily maintained with regular trimming.
Key Features:
Compact, Bonsai-like growth with vibrant red and green foliage
Ideal for midground or foreground placement in small to medium aquariums
Requires moderate to high light, CO₂ supplementation, and nutrient-rich substrates
Slow to moderate growth rate, easy to maintain with regular trimming
Perfect for aquascapers looking to add a unique, colorful element to their tank
Elevate your aquascape with the vivid beauty and refined structure of Rotala indica 'Bonsai' — a must-have for anyone seeking to add a touch of elegance and color to their aquarium.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.
