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Alternanthera Reineckii Lilacina (purple)

Price: £2.99

Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' from South America needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red leaves. Stems grow to 15-40 cm. In open aquariums it grows easily to the the water surface, and like other difficult plants growth improves considerably if CO2 is added. Shortage of micronutrients results in pale leaves. Like other stem plants Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' looks best in groups.

ORIGIN:
MAX HEIGHT: Up to 50cm
GROWTH RATE: Medium
AREA: Background, Midground
LIGHT: Bright to Very Bright
TEMP: 22-28C
CO2: CO2 Recommended
PH: 5-8
DIFFICULTY: Medium
WATER HARDNESS: Soft to hard