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Rating: Easy
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Origin: South America
Position in Aquarium: Background
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Growth rate: Fast
The purple colour underneath the leaves of Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' from South America provides an effective contrast to the many green plants in an aquarium - particularly when planted in groups. Stems become 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 bushier, because more side shoots are formed.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Yes, Alternanthera reineckii Pink is classed as an easy aquarium plant. It is a good choice if you want a colourful stem plant without moving into very demanding plant care.
Alternanthera reineckii Pink works best as a background plant, especially in planted groups where the pink and purple-red tones create strong contrast against green aquarium plants.
Good light helps Alternanthera reineckii Pink develop stronger red and pink colouring. It can grow in easier setups, but brighter light will usually give the best colour.
Alternanthera reineckii Pink can grow to around 25-50 cm tall, making it well suited to the background area of medium and larger planted aquariums.
Yes, it is easy to propagate. Trim the top of the stem and replant the cutting into the substrate. This also encourages the original plant to produce more side shoots and become bushier.
