Figleaf Alternanthera
Alternanthera ficoidea
PlantFreshwater
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 2–12 |
| KH | 1–5 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 2 |
Care
Difficulty3/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank20 L
Min. group1
Adult size30 cm
Lifespan3 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
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.