Splendid Alternanthera

Alternanthera splendida

Difficulty (1-5): 3/5

Description

Broad copper-red leaves on an upright stem, less common than A. reineckii but similarly colour-hungry. Needs strong light and iron to stay red rather than fading green.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 5.5 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 1 – 12 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≥ 10 mg/L
  • Phosphate (PO4): ≥ 0.5 mg/L
  • Iron (Fe): ≥ 0.2 mg/L

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Splendid Alternanthera