🌿 Alternanthera Reineckii 'Super Magenta' – Vivid Magenta Stem Plant for Bold Aquascapes

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Super Magenta' is a vibrant and eye-catching stem plant beloved for its deep pink to rich red foliage. A showstopper in any aquascape, this plant brings dramatic contrast and lush color to midground or background layouts. Whether you're creating a vibrant Dutch-style aquarium or adding highlights to a nature-inspired scape, this variety offers a stunning visual impact with minimal effort.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii 'Super Magenta'

• Common Names: Magenta Scarlet Temple, Purple Telanthera, Rosefolia

• Growth Form: Compact, bushy stems with vivid magenta leaves

• Color: Deep pink to red/magenta depending on light and nutrient levels

• Placement: Midground to Background

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Difficulty Level: Easy

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required but highly recommended for optimal color

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Grow Emersed: Yes

💡 Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Medium to High – Higher light levels intensify red pigmentation

• Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Fertilization: Regular dosing with macro and micronutrients recommended

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Adds vibrant magenta coloration and contrast to green plant layouts

• Suitable for Dutch-style, Iwagumi, or jungle-themed aquascapes

• Offers hiding spots and structure for shrimp and small fish

• Easily pruned and shaped to fit design needs or repropagated

🌱 Propagation & Growth

• Propagation: Trimmed stems can be replanted directly into the substrate

• Maintenance: Regular trimming encourages compact, bushier growth

🪴 What You’ll Receive
Enhance your aquarium with our fresh, high-quality plants, available in three convenient formats:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Includes approximately 5+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots – perfect for custom placement

• Fresh-Cut Bunched: About 5+ fresh-cut stems bundled with foam and plant weight – ideal for easy setup

• Fresh-Cut Potted: Approximately 5+ fresh-cut stems potted in rockwool and net pot – ready to anchor and grow

⚠️ Disclaimer
Photos shown are representative samples. Plants may arrive with slight variation in size or color depending on growth stage. Unless otherwise stated, aquatic plants may arrive in emersed form and are not guaranteed to be pest- or pesticide-free.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings responsibly.