Description

Rotala sp. 'Sunset', also known as Ammannia sp. 'Sulawesi', is a captivating stem plant from Indonesia that develops soft pale orange to reddish hues under strong lighting. It grows upright with narrow leaves, making it ideal for midground placement where its warm tones can pop against green backgrounds.

This species is considered moderately difficult due to its sensitivity to parameters and need for consistency — but it can still grow in low-tech setups. With proper lighting and fertilization, it rewards hobbyists with unique coloration and vertical growth that adds dimension to planted layouts.

Key Features

• Turns pale orange to red under high light
• Vertical growth with compact internodes
• Great for midground placement
• Can be grown in both high-tech and low-tech setups