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Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ [TC]

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Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ [TC]

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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.

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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.

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