{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-red-sessilis","title":"Alternanthera reineckii 'Red' ( Sessilis )","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red' (often associated with forms historically or colloquially referenced alongside sessile variants) is one of the most stunning stem plants available for freshwater aquariums. Renowned for its rich brown-red to vibrant cherry-red hues on both the upper and lower surfaces of its leaves, it provides an exceptional, fiery color contrast against traditional green aquarium flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red' is a striking midground to background stem plant originating from South America. It adds depth and dramatic chromatic warmth to aquascapes, pairing wonderfully with green sword plants or driftwood. While beginner-friendly when provided with proper illumination and macronutrients, it rewards attentive hobbyists with unmatched coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/i\u003e 'Red'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScarlet Temple, Red Alternanthera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate (Accessible to dedicated beginners)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage \/ Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 15–40 cm (6–15 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 22°C–28°C (72°F–82°F) | pH: 5.0–8.0 | Hardness: Soft to Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition this plant in the midground or background zones of your freshwater aquarium. Because of its intense coloration, it serves as a phenomenal focal point or \"street\" style accent piece in Dutch-inspired or natural layout aquascapes. Planting it in groups of several stems creates a dense, colorful bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting is the primary driver behind the signature red tones of \u003ci\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/i\u003e. To prevent the lower leaves from shedding and to maintain its vivid cherry-red pigmentation, provide moderate-to-high intensity aquarium lighting. Insufficient light will cause the lower foliage to turn a dull green or brownish color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Substrates, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nutrient-rich aquarium substrate supplemented with root tabs and regular liquid fertilizer dosing—particularly iron and micronutrients—will keep this plant thriving. While carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) injection (20–30 mg\/L) is not strictly mandatory for survival, it heavily accelerates growth and maximizes rich red leaf expression. Regular trimming every 6 to 8 weeks encourages lateral branching and prevents the stems from becoming leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050287243604,"sku":"ST010052","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Alternantherareineckii_Red_Sessilis.jpg?v=1788871185","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/alternanthera-reineckii-red-sessilis","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}