​Alternanthera Rosaefolia

The Alternanthera Rosaefolia is a red-leaved stem plant that is available in several color schemes and leaf shapes. The leaves range from burgundy to deep red.A good source of iron is therefore recommended to maintain and strengthen the red color.

Because the leaves are red, this forms a striking and beautiful contrast to green aquarium plants.

Alternantheras are red aquarium plants that mainly originate from South America, some variations have been specially bred as a hybrid species.

To maintain the red color, these plants need extra plant food and a lot of light.

Place in the aquarium: middle & back zone

Max height of the plant: 60 cm

Recommended temperature: 18-26ºC

Temperature tolerance: 4-30ºC

pH: 5.0 - 7.0

KH: 0 - 14

Co2: 10-40 mg/l

Light: a lot

Origin: South America

Propagation via cuttings or tops

Type: Stem plant

Family: Amaranthaceae