Alternanthera Bettzickiana is a popular choice for beginners due to the fact that it's pretty easy to grow. Most red stem plants can prove difficult to get that vibrant red color without providing high CO2 and micronutrients. This plant will keep its vibrant red and pink hues with relative ease, but if nutrients and lighting are severely lacking, the leaves can dull out to an orange hue. It prefers high nitrates and high phosphates so dosing fertilizers such as UNS Plant Food will help speed up growth and keep coloration at its best. A nutrient-rich substrate is necessary when growing this plant.
- Lemon Bacopa Caroliniana Red adds a cheerful colorful accent to your planted tank and.is a great addition to your aquarium.
- Light green leaves with red from the base to the tip of the stalk with slightly fragile leaves.
- Popular back or mid or background stem plant; it will instantly create a lush foliage look.
- Easy care plant; it has moderate to high light requirements, does not require additional Co2, however it does prefer a nutrient-rich environment and clean water.
- Ships 4-10" tall rooted in cotton which should be removed prior to planting.