{"product_id":"alternanthera-rosaefolia","title":"Alternanthera Rosaefolia","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Alternanthera Rosaefolia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternanthera Rosaefolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking red stem plant and one of the most popular choices for adding strong colour contrast to a planted aquarium. Its elongated leaves develop shades ranging from pink and burgundy to deep red, particularly when grown under stronger lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is an excellent \u003cstrong\u003emidground to background\u003c\/strong\u003e choice and works especially well when planted in dense groups. The contrasting red foliage can create a strong focal point against green aquarium plants and darker hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best growth and colour, provide \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to high lighting, regular fertilisation and CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it can survive in lower-tech aquariums, growth is generally slower and coloration may be less intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming encourages branching and allows the tops to be replanted, gradually creating a fuller and more compact group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosaefolia'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternanthera Rosaefolia, Roseafolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, Red, Burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Alternanthera Rosaefolia to turn red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, good nutrition and stable CO₂ levels can encourage more intense red and pink coloration. Individual plants can naturally vary in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Alternanthera Rosaefolia need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can survive without injected CO₂, but \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ is strongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthier growth, better density and stronger colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant Alternanthera Rosaefolia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its red foliage can provide contrast with green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a moderate growth rate. Under strong lighting with CO₂ and good fertilisation, growth can become considerably faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems above a node and replant the top section into the substrate. The remaining stem can also produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Alternanthera Rosaefolia suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relatively forgiving compared with some other red aquarium plants, making it a good introduction to growing colourful stem plants, particularly in a CO₂-equipped aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using insufficient lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Expecting intense red colour without adequate nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Neglecting CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Planting stems too deeply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing stems to become excessively tall and leggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Failing to trim and replant healthy tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336059953291,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/nyjIg5l95bx7eHlDuAtY0XIwmuOwXsst8orMU7ZJJ5rgFYlaYRZ-Gmy_c55B9yI-CqRPLSoZvl6V0MdAeQHW41mhToGh3WHm5QveMxInaMy_yGemlbAwgULEk7yv4KjFP9mXbVaCEB-tho4o-kNjhYt3-50lb2c42SzMqaGaSomv85ydifDmgfG.jpg?v=1789006741","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/alternanthera-rosaefolia","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}