Alternanthera reineckii Rosanervig Tropica Pots
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Alternanthera reineckii Rosanervig
Plant in 5 cm pot.
Vibrant pink leaves with light nerves characterise this vigorous culture form. The plant has a compact form of growth and the stalk does not grow as strong as other Alternanthera. Suitable for planting in the mid-section of the aquarium – and even in the front when cut well. As for all Alternanthera, good light and fertilizer conditions, as well as CO2 additive is material for growth and colour development.
Plant Info
| Type: | Stem |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Cultivar |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | Growth rate: |
| Medium | Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
| Height: | 5 – 20+ |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | Light demand: |
| Medium | The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
| CO2 : | Medium |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | Plants that require a little extra: |
| The plants require 20-40 lumen (or ½ watt T5) per litre to thrive. | CO2 supply is recommended to help plants grow with good colour and density. |
| Weekly maintenance times of ½-1 hour will be required depending on the growth and development of the plants. | Bottom substrate and liquid fertilisers are required. Special fertiliser is recommended. |
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ Potted for Local Aquascapes
Rosanervig is prized for its vivid pink leaves with pale veining, and the potted format lets you settle it in quickly without waiting on tissue culture establishment. We recommend rinsing away the rockwool and dividing the stems before planting so roots spread cleanly through your substrate. Its more compact, less leggy habit makes it well suited to the mid-section, and it can even sit toward the front of smaller layouts when trimmed regularly.
Like all Alternanthera, colour comes down to good light, steady CO2 and balanced fertilisation rather than temperature, which our 27-29C rooms provide reliably. Trim and replant the cut tops to thicken the group over time. If lower leaves thin out under shade, raise light or open up the canopy above it. Watch for melt in the first weeks as submerged growth replaces emersed leaves.
Explore more in our background plants category. Helpful reading includes our Rosanervig care guide and our wider Alternanthera reineckii care guide.
