Alternanthera reineckii “lilacina” needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red leaves. It grows to a height of 15-40cm and a width of 10-15cm. In an open aquarium it grows willingly up through the surface and like other difficult plants, growth improves considerably if CO2 is added. Shortage of micro-nutrients results in pale leaves. Like other stem plants, Alternanthera reineckii “lilacina” is best in groups.

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