'Red' plants for nano's - small leaf size

[Curvball]

Hi all,

What are some of the better red plants that have smallish leaves? I've seems a few different types while browsing online but difficult to get a sense of leaf sizes. Your input / advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[darren636]

Gotta be rotala eh?

 

[Curvball]

Gotta be rotala eh?

Are you referring to rotala wallichii?

 

[darren636]

Are you referring to rotala wallichii?

rotala sp.

 

[Curvball]

Saw that variant on the tropica site - very nice but concerned about difficulty.

Are there any other similar options available?

 

[darren636]

Most have larger leaves. Check out the red section at the green machine

 

[Curvball]

Most have larger leaves. Check out the red section at the green machine

Thanks, been browsing there already just looking for some insight from those who have grown these plants.

 

[NanoJames]

Rotala Rotundifolia can be a light red with good lighting and CO2!

 

[Curvball]

Rotala Rotundifolia can be a light red with good lighting and CO2!

Will look into that, thank you.

What are the main differences between rotundifolia and indica? Which variant has the smallest leaves, darkest red?

 

[tim]

Ludwigia sp the new tropica variation seems to have smaller leaves, orangey red in my tank, loverly plant.

 

[Mick.Dk]

Rot. rotundifolia has the smallest leaves ( but only just)
Rot. indica has the deepest colour (in good environment)

 

[Curvball]

Thanks for the input guys, will check those out.

 

[Curvball]

Saw Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' on the Tropica site. Now that is a nice looking plant. Anybody growing this?

 

[Rob P]

Ludwigia sp the new tropica variation seems to have smaller leaves, orangey red in my tank, loverly plant.

Would it look like this one in the centre?



Came as a single stem from a Hoggies lucky dip collection but I understand it may have originated from 'Sensations of Red' (Iain Sutherland's tank).

Very elegant and nice grower too

 

[Curvball]

Would it look like this one in the centre?



Came as a single stem from a Hoggies lucky dip collection but I understand it may have originated from 'Sensations of Red' (Iain Sutherland's tank).

Very elegant and nice grower too

That is very nice. Would be good to get some clarification on which plant it is.

 

[Rob P]

If you can hang on 2 years I may have enough to spare lol, i'd love a forest of it!!

 

[Mick.Dk]

Would it look like this one in the centre?



Came as a single stem from a Hoggies lucky dip collection but I understand it may have originated from 'Sensations of Red' (Iain Sutherland'
Verlegant and nice grower too

The very short answer : YES !!
Mick.