Plant Identification

[gnarlybr02k12]

Hey! It's been awhile guys! I was wondering if you guys could identify this plant. Thanks!

 

[Aquastrategist]

To be honest it looks like my dads bonsai tree.... how long has it been in your tank and how much has it grown?

 

[gnarlybr02k12]

To be honest it looks like my dads bonsai tree.... how long has it been in your tank and how much has it grown?

I put it in last night. But it was in petcos tank without an ID tag so that's why I'm asking for an ID.

 

[Rivercats]

With the flowers (those are flowers on the top of the stems correct) I am "guessing" it is an emmersed form of Rotala.

 

[gnarlybr02k12]

With the flowers (those are flowers on the top of the stems correct) I am "guessing" it is an emmersed form of Rotala.

After googling some pictures I don't think that it's Rotala. Any other guesses?

 

[Rivercats]

Look at the emmersed growth of the rotala rotundifolia on the right and that is what it looks like you have... Rotala images

 

[gnarlybr02k12]

Look at the emmersed growth of the rotala rotundifolia on the right and that is what it looks like you have... Rotala images

Ohh yes thats exactly what I have. Do you know if the little flowers continue to grow with the right nutrients? Or are those out of water pictures?

 

[Rivercats]

That is out of water growth, which is what you have. It's called emmersed growth. And no the flowers will not keep growing. Over time the leaves will change and look like the picture under the emmersed growth with flowers.