Alternanthera Sessilis Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquascaping Tank

Alternanthera Sessilis - emersed

6-8 Stems 8-20 cm

Alternanthera Sessilis is an attarctive stem plant with red-purple stems and long, pointy, pink-purple leaves. To get the most desirable colour and growth, you must provide higher lighting and rich nutrient levels.  CO2 injections will promote its growth. If there is a lack of nutrients this plant will suffer and the leaves will become pale in colour.

Difficulty: Medium
Origin : America
Amount of light needed : Medium, high
CO2 : Recommended
Usage:  Aquascaping
Growth speed : Medium
Height: 10-30+ cm  
Plantation zone : Midground, background
Temperature:  20 - 27°C
pH:  6.0-7.5
Leaf colour: Green, red, purple

Plant orders are sent out Monday - Wednesday to avoid them getting stuck in the post over the weekend during winter months.

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