Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' (lilacina)	No. 023B

Family Amaranthaceae   Continent South America   Region   Country of origin   Height 15-40 cm   Width 10-15 cm   Light requirements high-very high   Temperature 17-28 °C   Hardness tolerance soft-medium   pH tolerance 5-7   Growth slow   Demands difficult

Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red leaves. In open aquariums it grows willingly up through the surface, and like other difficult plants growth improves considerably if CO2 is added. Shortage of micronutrients results in pale leaves. Like other stem plants Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' is best in groups.

 

Click here to send this page to a friend