Alternanthera sessilis

Alternanthera sessilis

Amount of light needed : Plenty

Leaf color : Red

Plantation zone : Background

Growth speed : Medium

Growth speed : Fast

Ease of use : Advanced

Ease of use : T terrarium

Origin : America, South

Temperature (°c) : 23-28

Height (cm) : 25-50

Actually this really is a marsh plant that can grow really well under water but is also suitable as paludarium plant. The wine-red coloured leaves are far apart and therefore there is plenty of look through in the aquarium. It is strong in high humidity and provides a strong contrast with living greenery