Reineckii roseafolia

This aquarium plant is a cultivar of the original Alternanthera reineckii which comes from the South American Amazon region, and the easiest to grow of all the varieties. Most Alternanthera species are difficult to grow, but Alternanthera reineckii "roseafolia" is quite undemanding and thrives in both hard and soft water. It is the easiest to cultivate and is the most common Alternanthera species in the trade. It is commonly used in an aquascape to provide contrast to the normally green plants in most aquariums. This can be easily achieved by planting them in groups. Good light encourages the leaves to turn red. It is easily propagated by nipping off the terminal bud and planting it in the bottom. More side shoots will formed this way, making the plant look more bushy.

• Name: Alternanthera reineckii 'roseafolia'
• Genus: Alternanthera
• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Origin: South America
• Natural height when grown: 25-50 cm
• Width: 10-15 cm
• Light: Medium-High
• Temperature: 17-28°C
• PH: 5.0-8.0
• Growth: Fast
• Difficulty: Easy

Habitat

This is an aquatic emergent plant.