Aquarium plant
Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red')
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red') is a stem plant for midground and background planting. Recorded care includes medium care and medium light and recommended CO₂.
Water parameters include temperature 4–30 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Recommended
- Height2–4 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 4–30 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–14 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 1–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Width
- 1–2 cm
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Alternanthera
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FAQ
Where should Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red') be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red') need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red')?
Temperature: 4–30 °C.
How tall does Alternanthera reineckii 'red' ('Red') grow?
Height: 2–4 cm.