{"title":"Aquatic Amaranth","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"200\"\u003eGenus: Alternanthera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranthaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternanthera, Reineckii, Scarlet Temple, Purple Knight\u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America (primarily Brazil, Paraguay, and surrounding regions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking aquatic and semi-aquatic plant often used in aquariums and tropical water gardens. Known for its vivid red, purple, or bronze-hued foliage, this species adds bold colour and contrast to submerged landscapes. While it can grow emersed in very humid environments, it is most prized as a midground or background aquarium plant due to its lush, bushy growth habit and dynamic coloration under strong lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eRequires moderate to high light to maintain deep colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eGrows best in nutrient-rich substrate or with regular liquid fertilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eCO₂ supplementation strongly recommended for vibrant growth and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003ePrefers tropical water conditions (22–28°C) with good circulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003ePrune regularly to encourage bushiness and prevent legginess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003ePopular in aquascaping for creating visual depth and contrast, especially against green plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eColour intensity improves significantly with added iron and proper lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eAlternanthera\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Latin, meaning \"alternating anthers,\" referencing the plant's flower structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e has several cultivated varieties, including ‘Mini’, ‘Rosanervig’, and ‘Purple’, each offering different growth habits and leaf patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eThough aquatic in aquariums, it is sometimes grown emersed in high-humidity terrariums or paludariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-amaranth.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}