Alternanthera sp. (Small bunch of 5 stems) approx. 10-15 cm

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Alternanthera sp. – intensely colored stem plant for the freshwater aquarium
Alternanthera sp. is an attractive submerged stem plant that adds striking accents to the aquarium with its green-reddish to intense red leaf coloration. Depending on light intensity and nutrient supply, it develops different hues, thus creating vibrant contrasts in planted aquariums and aquascapes.
Thanks to its upright to slightly creeping growth habit, Alternanthera sp. is ideally suited for the midground to background and can be shaped and thickened very well by regular pruning.

🌿 Features & Benefits
Intense red-green coloration under good lighting
Submerged aquarium plant with a strong stem
Ideal for aquascaping and planted aquariums
Very easy to cut and propagate
Under optimal conditions, it forms side shoots and runners.
Creates strong color contrasts with green plants
🌱 Growth & Appearance
Alternanthera sp. grows as a stem plant with opposite leaves that can range in color from greenish to reddish, depending on aquarium conditions. The leaves are usually oval to slightly lanceolate and appear smooth and robust underwater. Under intense lighting, the plant increasingly takes on reddish to violet hues.
⚙️ Housing conditions
Light: medium to strong (for intense red coloration)
Temperature: approx. 20–28 °C
pH value: approximately 5.5–7.5
CO₂: recommended for vigorous growth and color intensity
Nutrients: adequate iron and micronutrient intake recommended
✂️ Care & Propagation
Alternanthera sp. can be easily propagated by taking terminal or lateral shoots. Regular pruning promotes bushy growth and prevents the lower stems from becoming bare.
🐟 Ideal for
community aquariums
Planted aquariums
Aquascapes
Advanced aquarists & ambitious beginners
✅ Conclusion
With Alternanthera sp., you get a striking, intensely colored aquarium plant that brings structure, depth, and color to your aquarium. Perfect for anyone who wants to add deliberate red accents and visually enhance their tank.

Manufacturer: Aqualive-Shop