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PLANT OVERVIEW
About AR Rosaefolia
A tall stem plant with magenta to pink undersides.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia' is a classic red plant. It grows taller than 'Mini' and provides excellent background color contrast.
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AR Rosaefolia
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'
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DIFFICULTY
Moderate
Benefits from more deliberate care.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Required
Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.
GROWTH
Medium
Medium trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
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Typical height8–20 in
Typical width6 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height22 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR40–100
Injected CO₂Required
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandHigh
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature72–82°F
pH6–7
GH2–10 dGH
KH2–8 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate
Plant stems individually.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
May melt if shaded.
What usually goes wrong.
Prone to algae if growth is slow.
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