Alternanthera reineckii lilacina needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red leaves. In open aquariums it grows willingly up through the surface, and like other difficult plants growth improves considerably if CO2 is added. Shortage of micronutrients results in pale leaves. Like other stem plants A. reineckii Lilacina is best in groups.

Part of the world .. South America
Temperature .. 17-28ºC
pH tolerance .. 5-7pH

• Hardness tolerance .. soft-medium
• Easiness .. difficult
• Height .. 15-40cm . Width .. 10-15cm . Light .. high - very high
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