Alternanthera variegatus
Description
| ⭐ Difficulty | Moderate |
| 💡 Lighting | Moderate to High |
| 🧪 CO₂ | Recommended |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Medium |
| 🌿 Height | 20–40 cm |
| 📍 Position | Midground to Background |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 22–28°C |
| 💧 pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| 🌍 Origin | Brazil |
IntermediateVibrant ColorCO₂ Recommended
Variegated pink and green — a living watercolor. Alternanthera variegatus features leaves splashed with pink, cream, and green variegation. Each leaf is unique, creating a painterly effect in the midground or background.
Moderate to high light and CO₂ recommended for strong variegation. Without adequate light, the plant may revert to mostly green. Iron supplementation helps maintain pink tones.
✂️ Propagation: Trim and replant cuttings. Roots in 5–7 days. Easy.