Plant in 5 cm pot.
 
The pink underside of the leaves of Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' provides an effective contrast to the many green plants in an aquarium - particularly when planted in groups. Stems becomes 25-50 cm tall. Good light encourages the leaves to turn red. Easy to propagate by nipping off the terminal bud and planting it in the substrate. This also makes the mother plant more bushy, because more side shoots are formed.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' originated in South America.
 
Plant info
Type:
Stem
 
Origin:
South America
 
Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.
Growth rate:
Medium
 
Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.
Height:
20 - 30+
 
Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.
Light demand:
Medium
 
The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.
CO2 :
Medium
 
A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.