Alternanthera reineckii "Lilacina"

Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii

 

Variety: Lilacina

 

Family: Amaranthaceae

 

Species Location: South America

 

Height Range: 5 to 15 inches (15 to 40 cm)

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Width Range: 3 to 5 inches (10 to 15 cm)

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Temperature Range 62°F - 82°F (17°C - 28°C)

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pH Range 5 - 7

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Hardness 0° - 10°

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Difficulty: Difficult

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Growth Rate: Slow

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Description: 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.