Alternanthera Reineckii – Vibrant Red Colour for Your Aquascape
Give your planted aquarium a striking splash of red with Alternanthera Reineckii. This beautiful stem plant develops attractive red to reddish-purple foliage and creates excellent contrast against green aquarium plants, making it a popular choice for colourful aquascapes.
With the right lighting, nutrients and CO₂, Alternanthera Reineckii can develop stronger coloration and fuller growth. Regular trimming encourages branching and helps maintain a dense, well-shaped appearance.
Care & Placement
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Light Requirements: Moderate to High
- CO₂ Needs: Recommended for best growth and coloration
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Tank Placement: Midground to Background
- Water Type: Freshwater
- Propagation: Stem cuttings
Planting & Care Tips
Plant individual stems into a nutrient-rich substrate while leaving some space between stems for light and circulation. Good lighting and consistent nutrients are important for maintaining healthy growth and vibrant colour. CO₂ supplementation can significantly improve growth and coloration.
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Important Note
The plant pictures shown are of submersed-grown plants cultivated in aquariums under optimum plant-growing conditions.
Plants are supplied from farms where they may be grown in emersed or submersed conditions, depending on the variety.
Therefore, the leaf shape, size, color, and overall plant structure may vary from the plants shown in the pictures.
Once planted and grown submersed in an aquarium under the appropriate conditions, the plant will gradually develop its characteristic appearance as shown in the product images.