Farm-raised Rotala Macrandra is easily broken in transit because of the fragile stems. It is also harder to adapt to the new environment when the plant reaches the mature stage. Therefore, here at Aquarium Plants Factory, we always recommended buying Rotala Macrandra in vitro, tissue culture version because they are still a young plant, sterile, and easier to adapt to your aquarium compare to the adult, farm raise version. Not to mention you get many plants in each cup, no snails, no algae, and perfect for any aquascape design.