Red-purple stem plant that needs strong light and regular fertiliser (and CO2 if possible) to stay red.

• Scientific name: Alternanthera reineckii
• Height: about 30 cm
• Temperature: 22–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.0–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 40 litres
• Lighting: high
• CO₂: recommended for good colour and compact growth
• Care level: moderate
• Supplied as: stem bunch

Rinse before planting. Keep plants moist until they go into the tank; do not let rhizomes or moss dry out.