Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosaefolia’ – The Velvet Rose of the Aquascape 🌹✨

Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosaefolia’
Category: Aquatic Plants (Stem Plant)

🌺 Rich, Rosy, and Utterly Regal

Bring lush, ruby-toned elegance to your aquascape with Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosaefolia’, a premium red stem plant prized for its deep burgundy to rose-colored leaves and velvety texture. This stunning cultivar offers a bold splash of color that instantly elevates any layout, contrasting beautifully against vibrant greens, stone scapes, and driftwood.

Unlike many red plants, ‘Rosaefolia’ keeps its color even under moderate light, making it a fantastic “first red plant” for aquascapers who want drama without the high-maintenance demands of ultra-sensitive species.

🔍 What to Expect:

• Leaf Color: Topside deep red to burgundy; underside vibrant purple-rose

• Height: 8–20 inches (20–50 cm)

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Best Placement: Midground to background, especially as a color focal point

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Light: Medium to high (higher light = richer red)

• CO₂: Strongly recommended for compact, lush growth

• Temp: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.2–7.5

• Nutrients: Appreciates iron and micronutrients to enhance red coloration

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• One of the most forgiving red plants for beginners moving into color aquascaping

• Striking velvet texture and rose coloration for visual depth

• Shrimp-safe and provides excellent cover for fry and shrimplets

• Makes an ideal contrast plant for Nature, Dutch, and showpiece aquascapes

• Responds beautifully to trimming to form dense, bushy groupings

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Trim stems regularly and replant the tops—this encourages fuller, shrub-like growth and intensifies coloration, especially when paired with iron-rich fertilizers. 🌹✂️

Complete your shrimp order with some vibrant plants! They provide essential hiding spots and enhance the natural look of your tank, creating a healthier, more enriching environment for your shrimp. Add plants to your order for a thriving, beautiful setup!

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