Alternative species (click on the thumbnail to see the card)
Names
Scientific name
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera variegata verte
Alternanthera Bettzickiana aurea
Calico-plant
Common name
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Origin
Origin: South America
Ideal fertilization
CO2: 10-40mg/l
Nitrates (NO3): 10-50mg/l
Phosphates (PO4): 0.1-3mg/l
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/l
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/l
Group
Amaranthaceae
Kind
Stem
Parameters
T°: 22 to 28°C or 72 to 82°F
pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Hardness: 5 to 20°dGH
Difficulty
Easy
Lighting
Average
Size
20 to 50 cm (8 to 20")
Plantation
Background
Growth
Average
Presentation
Who is the Alternanthera?
Presentation
Who is the Alternanthera?
This plant is easy to maintain and robust: perfect for beginners in aquariums but also in paludariums! Indeed, it also finds its place in a paludarium.
It has a rather dense and compact general shape.
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Alternanthera?
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Alternanthera?
Ideally, Alternanthera bettzickiana likes to be in a semi-submerged situation. Therefore, it is particularly at ease in an open aquarium from which it can protrude.
If it likes its environment, this plant can be rather high. Therefore, place it in the background of your installation. For a nice look, space the feet about 2 cm (0.8") apart.
The diffusion of CO2 is optional. Note that it allows a faster growth of the plant.
Farming
How to farm the Alternanthera?
Farming
How to farm the Alternanthera?
Very easy to cultivate, its multiplication is carried out by simple cutting of head. Be careful however that the cut heads are sufficiently high to ensure a good recovery of the plant.
Good To know
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Good To know
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There is a red variety of this plant: Alternanthera bettzickiana red. The more intense the light, the more pronounced the red will be.
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