PlantsFreshwaterBunch Plants
Hedge, Green
Alternanthera ficoidea
$19.99●AVAILABLE
Vibrant red-purple stem plant. Adds dramatic color contrast to planted tanks. Best color expression under medium to high light with iron-rich fertilization. Trim and replant tops to maintain a bushy growth habit.
About this Plant
Althernanthera ficoidea var. 'cherry stem' 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 Guide
- Common Name
- Cherry Hedge
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native To
- The Americas
- Lighting
- High
- Requirements
- Must have a period of terrestrial growth for good health
- Growth Form
- Stem
- Growth Rate
- fast
- True Aquatic
- No, terrarium plant
- Placement in Tank
- Mid-ground
- Available As
- Bunch
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