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Dennerle - Alternanthera reineckii 'Red' is available for pre-order – please confirm stock before ordering!
Alternanthera reineckii 'Red' is a classic red aquarium stem plant that develops shades from brown-red to cherry red across both the stems and leaves. Its strong colour makes it a reliable focal plant for Dutch-style layouts, nature aquariums, and mixed planted displays.
Good lighting and a dependable supply of COâ‚‚ and nutrients help maintain compact growth and vivid colour. The plant responds well to regular trimming, and healthy cuttings can be replanted to build a fuller, bushier group through the midground or background.
Plant Type: Stem plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Difficulty: Moderate
Placement: Midground to Background
Height: Up to 40 cm
Lighting Requirements: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirements: 20–30 mg/L recommended
Propagation: Head cuttings and side shoots
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alternanthera reineckii 'Red' |
| Common Name | Red Alternanthera |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Origin | South America |
| Plant Type | Stem plant |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Height | Up to 40 cm |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Lighting | Medium to High |
| CO₂ | 20–30 mg/L recommended |
| Temperature | 22–28°C |
| pH | 5.0–8.0 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to hard |
| Propagation | Head cuttings and side shoots |
This plant is supplied in Dennerle Plant Bag format. Remove the plant material from the packaging, rinse gently, separate the stems where practical, and plant them individually or in small groups. Regular trimming encourages side shoots and creates a fuller red display.
Please note: As this is a living plant, size, leaf shape, colour, and fullness may vary slightly from the product images and between individual specimens. Some emersed-grown leaves may change as the plant adapts to submerged aquarium growth.
