Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'

Description Alternanthera Reineckii is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that its pretty easy to grow.  Most red stem plants can prove difficult to get that vibrant red color without providing high CO2 and micronutrients.  This plant can stay vibrant red with relative ease but if nutrients and lighting are severely lacking, the leaves can dull out to an orange hue.   It prefers high nitrates and high phosphates so dosing fertilizers will help speed up growth and keep coloration at its best.     Propagating AR is like any other stem plant, simply cut the stem and replant.    Plant Info Name Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosaefolia’ Structure Stem Difficulty Intermediate Light Demand Medium Light CO2 CO2 Required Growth Rate Moderate Growth Placement Midground, Background Height (in) 8-12 Color Red Tissue culture plants are grown in-vitro (literally: in the glass) in a nutrient-rich synthetic growing medium, either liquid or gel, without the presence o