Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig' (Rare)

The aquatic plant Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig' boasts striking foliage characterized by vibrant pink to reddish colors and distinctive veined leaves. This aquatic plant belongs to the Alternanthera genus, which displays colorful foliage along with straightforward maintenance requirements for aquascaping. The plant 'Rosanervig' features a distinctive appearance through its contrasting light veins against its dark leaf coloration.

Enhance Your Aquarium with Alternanthera Reineckii 
Appearance: The plant displays broad lance-shaped leaves that show vibrant pink or red colors underneath, while the tops range from dark green to reddish shades. The plant's lighter veins produce a captivating pattern, which greatly increases its visual attractiveness.
Size: With its growth range between 20–50 cm (8–20 inches) in height, this plant fits well in the midground to background areas of an aquarium setup.
Growth Habit: This stem plant develops vertically and creates dense plant groupings when positioned close together. It grows relatively quickly under favorable conditions. 
Care Guide 
Lighting: Medium to high lighting is recommended. The plant's vibrant red and pink colors become more visible under intense lighting.
Water Parameters: 
pH: 5.5–7.5 
Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F) 
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water. 
CO2: CO2 supplementation leads to stronger growth and more vibrant plant coloring. The plant remains alive without CO2 but displays slower development and less vivid coloration.
Substrate: Requires nutrient-rich substrate to ensure proper root development. A combination of fine gravel or sand with root tabs serves as an alternative substrate option.
Fertilization: The plant needs consistent application of liquid fertilizers with high levels of iron and micronutrients to keep its color vibrant.
Maintenance: Frequent pruning helps maintain a dense plant structure which promotes bushy development. Place trimmed sections back into the substrate to propagate new plants and expand your tank's flora.
Propagation: Propagation can be achieved with ease by cutting stems and placing them into the substrate for new growth. New growth emerges from every stem segment that contains nodes.
Uses in Aquascaping 
Midground or Background Plant: The plant introduces vibrant color into the midground and background areas of aquascapes to enhance depth and contrast.
Color Contrast: The vibrant colors of this plant create an aesthetically pleasing combination with green foliage as well as rocks and driftwood for better composition.
Dutch Aquascapes: Dutch-style aquascapes commonly feature this plant because of its lively visual presentation and organized growth pattern.
Highlight Plant: Aquariums feature this plant as a focal point because of its striking colors and distinctive leaf formations.
Tips for Success 
Maintain both lighting and nutrient delivery consistently to preserve its color and stop the leaves from becoming green.
The plant requires open spaces with direct light to reach its full potential.
Use slow-growing plants alongside this species to maintain equilibrium in care tasks while highlighting its striking colors.
Water parameter stability prevents plant stress that leads to leaf drop and color loss.

Aquarists who want to add a lively and colorful touch to their aquarium should choose Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'. Aquarists appreciate Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig' because its easy maintenance and attractive looks make it a popular choice for advanced planted tanks.