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

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.

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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

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