Alternanthera reineckii "Roseafolia" |
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| Alternanthera species are usually
difficult aquarium plants. However, Tropica has managed
to grow Alternanthera reineckii
"Roseafolia" from seedlings and in our
experience this plant is well adapted to the
environmental conditions of the aquarium. It is easily
reproduced in the aquarium by cuttings which are
replanted in the substrate. The lower leaf side of Alternanthera reineckii "Roseafolia" is violet and this creates a beautiful contrast to the green plants in the aquarium. It requires, however, relatively high light to maintain a vigorous violet colour. In the open top aquarium Alternanthera reineckii "Roseafolia" likes to pierce the water level and this adds to the applicability of the plant. |
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