Rotala mexicana “Bangladesh” is new variety to the market with strikingly formed leafs.
Good mid and background plants
Stem tips can be cut and replanted.
Rotala mexicana "Bangladesh" has the distinction that there are no records regarding the possible origin from Bangladesh, and hopefully over time the reason for this name for this DIFFERENT variety will become known.
 
LEAF FORM
Leaves are elongated round leafs that are twisted with a pinkish to red colouration around a single stem.
 
CO2 & LIGHTING
The addition of CO2 seems to be ESSENTIAL for this plant to thrive.
Lighting follows along the same lines.
 
Adaptation/transition period
All plants need to adapt to their new environment and leaf loss is expected, because the plant needs to produce new leaves that can live under the new conditions and need to lose the old leaves. Sometimes to the point that you only have stems left, but don’t despair the plant is not dead, just wait for the new leaves to appear
 
Tips on how to assist the plant through this period:
Wash gel off in a jug of aquarium water to prevent chlorine shock
Ensure good water quality
Remove dead leaves and stem as they appear
Use a good quality plant food additive AND use according to manufacturer’s instructions
Do regular water changes, up to 30% per week if you've introduced a lot of plants
 
ROT & MELTING
This is not normally a problem after the plant adapted to your aquarium. Should you experience rot and or melting ensure the following:
Check the lighting
Water temperature is correct & not fluctuating
You are not overdosing with an additive
Poor water quality can also lead to melting and rot.
Anaerobic conditions in the substrate (due to incorrect maintenance) will lead to death of the plants
 
Please do more research to ensure you understand all the needs of plants in your care, it is just good all around.
 
Remember our pictures might not represent the final plant colours in your aquarium as all your aquarium conditions will combine to influence the plant in your aquarium. But is a good representation of what you could expect.