Tropica

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink’ (Plant Clip) (Tropica)

R215.00

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink’ is a popular, vibrant stem plant native to South America that grows 25 to 50 cm tall. It features olive-green to bronze top leaves with striking pink-to-purple undersides, providing a sharp, colourful contrast against green aquarium foliage.

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Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink’ is a popular, vibrant stem plant native to South America that grows 25 to 50 cm tall. It features olive-green to bronze top leaves with striking pink-to-purple undersides, providing a sharp, colourful contrast against green aquarium foliage.

Plant Profile & Care Requirements:

  • Placement: Midground or background in planted aquariums.
  • Lighting: Moderate to high intensity; stronger light deepens the pink and red tones on the top leaves.
  • CO₂ & Nutrients: Benefits greatly from CO₂ injection and a nutrient-rich aquasoil or root/liquid fertilization containing iron to prevent lower leaf drop and pale growth.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; being a slower grower, it can be prone to algae if water parameters and lighting are unbalanced.

Propagation & Maintenance:

  • Pruning: Snip the top terminal bud and replant it directly into the substrate.
  • Bushiness: Cutting the main stem encourages the mother plant to sprout multiple side shoots, creating a denser, bushier appearance.

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