Figleaf Alternanthera
Alternanthera ficoidea
Familie : Amaranthaceae
Stem plant with variegated leaves in green, pink and red, very decorative in the aquarium.
Beschreibung
Alternanthera ficoidea is distinguished by its elliptic leaves with colorful patterns (green, cream, pink, red). Stems are erect and branched. It reaches 20-30 cm in height. Color is more intense under strong lighting and with iron supplementation. It grows moderately fast and requires regular pruning. Lower leaves may yellow if light is low.
Lebensraum
Region :
Wetlands, riverbanks
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6-7.5, GH 2-12, KH 1-5. Moderate to high lighting (0.5-1 W/L). CO2 recommended. Iron-rich fertilizer to maintain colors. Regular pruning to encourage branching. Compatible with peaceful fish. Minimum tank volume 20 L. Avoid burrowing fish.