Green Water Aquascapes

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ [TC]

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ [TC]

#GWAT097

Original price was: ₹300.Current price is: ₹250./-

Additional information

Light Requirement

Plant Difficulty

Plant Type

Plant Profile
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Origin: Cultivar (South American origin)
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Height: Up to 10 – 40 cm 
    Ideal Water Parameters
    • Temperature: 22°C to 28°C
    • Lighting: Medium to High
    • pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
    • (CO2): Highly recommended for vibrant colors
      Care & Maintenance
      • Placement: Best planted in a group of 15 to 20 stems in larger tanks to create a lush, colorful contrast with green background plants. Can be kept in smaller 30-liter cubes if trimmed regularly.
      • Pruning: Regular trimming every 6–8 weeks encourages compact, bushy growth. You can propagate the plant by cutting the tops and replanting them in the substrate.
      • Fertilization: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate (like aqua soil) and regular liquid fertilizers, specifically high in iron to prevent nutrient deficiencies and support its red pigmentation.

Plant Profile
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Origin: Cultivar (South American origin)
  • Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
  • Height: Up to 10 – 40 cm 
    Ideal Water Parameters
    • Temperature: 22°C to 28°C
    • Lighting: Medium to High
    • pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
    • (CO2): Highly recommended for vibrant colors
      Care & Maintenance
      • Placement: Best planted in a group of 15 to 20 stems in larger tanks to create a lush, colorful contrast with green background plants. Can be kept in smaller 30-liter cubes if trimmed regularly.
      • Pruning: Regular trimming every 6–8 weeks encourages compact, bushy growth. You can propagate the plant by cutting the tops and replanting them in the substrate.
      • Fertilization: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate (like aqua soil) and regular liquid fertilizers, specifically high in iron to prevent nutrient deficiencies and support its red pigmentation.

10 in stock

10 in stock

Details

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ is a stunning, man-made freshwater aquarium plant known for its vivid pink leaves and striking ruby-red veins. Ideal as a midground or background accent, it thrives in aquariums with strong lighting, nutrient-rich substrate, and added (CO2) to maintain its intense colors.