Alternanthera reineckii
Best Red Aquarium Plants
Alternanthera reineckii is one of the best red aquarium plants for adding contrast to surrounding, green vegetation. It is also useful for filling empty spaces in an aquarium’s foliage. Due to the plant’s compact size, it can be used successfully in tanks of virtually any size. It is easy to grow and maintain, making it a fine choice for novice and experienced aquarists alike.
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Specification
| Sсіеntіfіс nаmе: | Altеrnаnthеrа rеіnесkіі |
| Cоmmоn nаmе: | Mаgеntа water hedge |
| Fаmіlу: | Amаrаnthасеае |
| Origin: | South America |
| Hеіght: | 10 tо 20 (25 – 50 cm) |
| Width: | 4 tо 6 (10 – 15 cm) |
| PH: | 5.0-7.0 |
| Tеmреrаturе: | 63-82F |
| Lighting(PAR): | Mеdіum-Hіgh |
| Grоwth: | Slow |
| Dіffісultу: | Medium |
| Propagation: | Cuttings |
| Ideal substrate: | Fine gravel |
| Ideal substrate: | Midground |
Description
About Alternanthera Reineckii
One of the best red aquarium plants by popular demand, this plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to an aquarium. It grows slowly, and growth can be slowed further by reducing light. If the lower leaves drop from the plant, lighting should be increased slightly until the dropping stops. Increasing lighting and adding iron supplements to the substrate will help intensify the plant’s color. This plant grows emersed or submerged and is perfect for planting in groups.
Propagation
Propagating the plant is simple. Simply remove the middle shoot or take cuttings from the side shoot, and replant them directly in the substrate. This causes the mother plant to bush out. Using a nutrient-rich substrate to promote healthy growth is highly recommended.
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