Alternanthera reineckii 'Green' ('Green')

Alternanthera reineckii Briq.

Alternanthera reineckii 'Green' ('Green') is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–15.7" (20–40 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
39–86°F (4–30°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–15.7" (20–40 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
39–86°F (4–30°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Width
3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Green

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Botanical name
Alternanthera reineckii Briq.

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