Water Rose Alternanthera Live Aquatic Plant
Live Plants
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Water Rose Alternanthera Live Aquatic Plant
Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that it's pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can prove difficult to get that vibrant red color without providing high CO2 and micronutrients. This plant will keep its vibrant red and pink hues with relative ease, but if nutrients and lighting are severely lacking, the leaves can dull out to an orange hue.
It prefers high nitrates and high phosphates so dosing fertilizers such as UNS Plant Food will help speed up growth and keep coloration at its best. A nutrient-rich substrate is necessary when growing this plant.
- Common Name: Water Rose
- Family Name: Amaranthaceae
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 18°C - 26°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.8
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
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Light Requirement:
- Low to medium lighting
- Prefers indirect light to avoid scorching the leaves
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CO2 Requirements:
- Grows well in nutrient-rich substrate with additional CO2
Notes:
- Alternanthera provides great coverage for sensitive species and are relatively easier choices for beginners who are looking for colored aquarium plants.
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Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
- CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Please note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary dependent on season/time of year.
Photo for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style
