

Stoffels Alternanthera reineckii Rosanervig (Medium Tech)
The Stoffels Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ is a strikingly beautiful aquatic plant that features vibrant red-pink leaves with distinct light-colored veins, creating a striking contrast in any planted aquarium. This in-vitro version ensures a clean, healthy, and pest-free plant for safe introduction into your tank.
Key Features:
- Unique Veining: The ‘Rosanervig’ variant stands out due to its characteristic pink veins, which contrast beautifully with the deep red leaves, making it a fantastic focal point in any aquascape.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for midground or background placement, it grows to a moderate height and spreads well when trimmed regularly.
- In-Vitro Cultivation: This plant is grown in sterile, nutrient-rich conditions, free from algae, snails, and pests, ensuring it can be safely added to your aquarium.
- Great for Aquascaping: Its unique coloration and leaf structure make it a popular choice for aquascapers looking to add vibrant color and texture to their design.
Care Requirements:
- Lighting: Requires medium to high lighting to maintain its vibrant red and pink coloration.
- CO2: Supplemental CO2 is highly recommended for optimal growth and to enhance the vibrancy of the leaf colors.
- Water Parameters: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 and temperatures in the range of 22-28°C.
- Trimming: Regular trimming encourages bushy growth and helps maintain its compact structure. It can also be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting.
Planting Tips:
- Rinse the plant well to remove the nutrient gel before planting.
- Separate the plant into smaller portions and plant evenly in the substrate to promote even spreading.
- A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended to support healthy root development and overall plant growth.
Synonyms | Alternanthera sp. ‘Rosanervig’, Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red Ruby’ |
Complete botanical name | Alternanthéra reinéckii Briq. |
Family | Amaranthaceae |
Genus | Alternanthera |
Difficulty | medium |
Usage | Accent (red), Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group |
Aquascaping | very colourful plant for accents |
Height | 10 – 40cm |
Width | 5 – 10cm |
Growth | medium |
pH value | 5 – 7 |
Temperature tolerance | 4 – 30°C |
Carbonate hardness | 0 – 14°dKH |
Propagation | Cuttings |
Can grow emersed? | yes |
Source | Flowgrow |
Are you not sure if this aquarium plant will grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in growing/understanding aquatic plants. Check it out >here<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )
*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.
Weight | 0,045 kg |
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Dimensions | 7,5 × 7,5 × 8 cm |
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