Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' (lilacina)

Alternanthera reineckii 'Purple' needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red leaves. In open aquariums it grows willingly up through the 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' is best in groups.

Family:             Amaranthaceae

Origin:              South America

Height:              15 cm - 40 cm

Width:               10 cm - 15 cm

Temperature:     17 - 28° C

pH:       5 - 7