Care Guide
Green Hedge
Alternanther Ficoidea Green
Care at a Glance
Lighting
High
Growth Rate
fast
Growth Form
Stem
Placement
Mid-ground
True Aquatic
No, terrarium plant
Available As
Bunch
About This Plant
Althernanthera ficoidea var. 'green' is a terrarium plant that is sometimes used as an aquarium decoration. It can only be submerged for several months after which it must be grown emerged for several months before being submerged again.
Care Requirements
Must have a period of terrestrial growth for good health
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native To
The Americas