Aquarium plant

Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby'

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby' grows as a stem plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: medium care, high light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 2–3 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–3 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
red

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alternanthera

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FAQ

Where should Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby' be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby' need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby'?

Temperature: 22–28 °C.