This is a wonderful contrast plant with its underneath red leaves. It is a stem plant with cross-hung leaves, green on top and reddish underneath. Looks stunning when planted in a bunchAlternanthera cardinalis is a fine-looking bushy, stem plant with sturdy red/purple stems and long, pointy attractive leaves. It originates from South America and needs plenty of light to develop the red/purple leaves. With the addition of CO2 this plant will grown up to 50cm in height. If there is a lack of micro nutrients this plant will suffer and the leaves will become pale in colour.

This engaging plant will bring instant vibrancy and colour to your aquarium. As with all stem plants grow in groups of two and up. A beautiful yet slightly demanding plant.

ORIGIN: Central America
MAX HEIGHT: 50cm
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
AREA: Background
LIGHT: Bright to very bright
TEMP: 22-28C
CO2: Recommended
DIFFICULTY: Medium
WATER HARDNESS: Soft to hard