Alternative species (click on the thumbnail to see the card)
Names
Scientific name
Alternanthera Sessilis
Gomphrena sessilis (basionyme)
Achyranthes alternifolia
Gomphrena sessilis
Illecebrum sessile
Alternanthera triandra
Alternanthera repens
Alternanthera nodiflora
Alternanthera variegata
Telanthera lilacina
Common name
Sessile joyweed
Dwarf copperleaf
Origin
Origin: Cosmopolitan
Ideal fertilization
CO2: 20-40mg/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°: 15 to 30°C or 59 to 86°F
pH: 5 to 7.5
Hardness: 1 to 10°dGH
Difficulty
Easy
Lighting
Strong
Size
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16")
Plantation
Everywhere
Growth
Slow
Presentation
Who is the Alternanthera reineckii?
Presentation
Who is the Alternanthera reineckii?
The Alternanthera sessilis is a semi-aquatic plant perfectly adapted to the maintenance in aqua-terrarium or in humid paludarium. Besides, in nature, it is considered as a weed which grows near marshes or in a very wet ground.
On the other hand, this plant supports rather badly the total immersion.
This species adapts quite well to high temperatures. It is therefore a very good choice for South American aquariums.
It has green leaves on the top and purple underneath. It offers a nice density.
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Alternanthera reineckii?
Planting and maintenance
How to plant and maintain the Alternanthera reineckii?
For an optimal maintenance, we advise you to add fertilizer and to bring CO2 to the plant.
Farming
How to farm the Alternanthera reineckii?
Farming
How to farm the Alternanthera reineckii?
The culture of this species is carried out by vegetative division of the tufts (ideal) and by cutting of the stems. That is realizable only in external maintenance and in emergence.
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