Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red’
Parrot Leaf
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red’ is a particularly colorful Alternanthera variety.
- deep red leaves and stems
- very well tolerated by cutting
- ideal for the background
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Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red‘ is a color breed of Alternanthera reineckii. Hardly any other stem plant is as colorful as this variety. The stem, top and bottom of the leaves are colored brown-red to cherry-red. However, the plant needs good lighting and a sufficient supply of CO2 for intensive coloring. The growth rate is medium, so the stems should be shortened or pruned every 6-8 weeks. For discus aquariums, this South American plant is a color enrichment in combination with sword plants.
With its deep red colors, Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red’ offers a beautiful contrast to green – especially light green – plants. This variant grows relatively compactly and reaches a height of around 50cm, making it particularly suitable for the aquarium background. Regular trimming also stimulates branching of the stems.