With its wonderful purple color, this type of Alternanthera grows up to 50cm in height. Placing it near other green plants will created an effective contrast within the aquascape. Give it more light and an iron-based fertilizer and you’ll see the leaves turn into a beautiful dark red.
Aquascaping Plants
Intermediate
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink’
Quick facts
Type
Stem plant
Common name
Alternanthera reineckii
Origin
South America
Growth rate
Medium
Height (cm)
50 cm
Aquarium area
Background
Temperature (oC)
22 - 28°C
Light
Medium
CO2
Medium
Quick facts
Type
Stem plant
Common name
Alternanthera reineckii
Origin
South America
Growth rate
Medium
Height (cm)
50 cm
Aquarium area
Background
Temperature (oC)
22 - 28°C
Light
Medium
CO2
Medium