Description
A new Alternanthera variant, also labeled as Alternanthera reineckii 'Cardinalis Variegata'. This colourful, well-growing plant is characterised by its vivid pink leaves with lighter-coloured leaf veins. Under water, it has a relatively compact growth habit, comparable with Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini', and it is great as colourful accent in the middle ground or in the foreground, given that it is trimmed regularly. Like most Alternanthera variants, it prefers good light and an abundant nutrient supply as well as additional CO2 injection for good growth and intensive colours.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Also labeled as "Alternanthera cardinalis Variegata"
Deeply red plant with light pattern on the leaves
Suitable for setting striking colour accents
Relatively compact growth habit
Synonyms
Alternanthera sp. 'Rosanervig', Alternanthera reineckii 'Red Ruby'
Complete Botanical Name
Alternanthéra reinéckii Briq.
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Category
Foreground
Difficulty
medium
Growth
medium
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
5-7
Temperature Tolerance
4-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-14 dKH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
Height
10-40 cm
Width
5-10 cm
