AquaArt Alternanthera reineckii 'Lilacina'

Alternanthera reineckii 'Lilacina' or purple-leaved parrot leaf is an attractive stem plant with bright red to purple undersides of leaves. In strong light, it develops large, elongated leaves with a dark red colour and its growth is upright. As an aquarium plant, the leaves are up to 9.5 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. In order to fully develop the colourful beauty, it needs strong light and a good dose of CO2. An active substrate is ideal for them! It delights beginners as well as professionals and should find a place in the middle or background to spread out. Whether as a group or a striking solitaire - this parrot leaf brings colour to green underwater gardens!

• Light requirement: strong to intensely sunny
• Optimal temperature: 4 to 30°C, very tolerant
• Water values: very soft to medium-hard, tolerant
• pH value: 5 to 7
• Addition of CO2 and nutrients: absolutely
• Propagation: Cuttings

Note: The cups are grown in the laboratory. Aquatic plants from the so-called in vitro culture are grown sterile. They are therefore also suitable for sensitive animals such as dwarf shrimp and can be used immediately. With in vitro plants, there are no stowaways such as snails or parasites, and pesticides are also completely avoided.