Alternanthera reineckii Lilacina

Alternanthera reineckii Lilacina

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Alternanthera reineckii "Lilacina" 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 A. reineckii "Lilacina" is best in groups.

Alternanthera reineckii Lilacina
Family:Amaranthaceae
Scientific Name:Alternanthera reineckii Lilacina
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Distribution:South America
Height:15-40
Width:10-15
Light Required:high-very high
Temperature:17-28
pH:5-7
Ease of care:difficult
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Alternanthera reineckii "Lilacina" 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 A. reineckii "Lilacina" is best in groups.