Alternanthera sessilis - Beetroot Rubra
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Alternanthera sessilis - Beetroot Rubra
Product Details
Alternanthera sessilis 'Beetroot Rubra' is a striking, low-growing perennial herb featuring vibrant purple-red, lance-shaped leaves. Popular in the aquarium and terrarium hobby, it adds deep contrasting color, grows well in damp or humid setups, and requires strong light to maintain its bright pigment.
Plant Care & Growth
- Light: Bright light is needed to maintain its deep red color.
- Soil/Water: Keep consistently moist; suitable for terrariums, paludariums, or emersed aquarium growth.
- Fertilizer: Benefits from an iron-rich supplement.
- Growth Rate: Robust and fast-growing under optimal conditions.
Uses & Properties
- Decor: Used for colorful visual contrast in grouped plantings.
- Traditional/Medicinal: Known in various regions as a nutrient-dense herb with antioxidant properties.
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