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Alternanthera cardinalis

Alternanthera cardinalis

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Alternanthera cardinalis

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Family	Amaranthaceae
Demands	6-14 mg per liter of CO2 recommended, coupled with high light intensity.
Growth Rate	Fast
Height	30-60cm+ (12-24"+)
Width	5-10cm (2-4")
Light Requirements	High
Temperature Range	15-28 °C (59-84 deg F)
Hardness	Medium very hard
pH	6.5“8.5

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Alternanthera cardinalis, originally from South America, provides an effective contrast to the many green plants in an aquarium due to the purple colour underneath the leaves. If provided with enough CO2 and light the plant will become vividly coloured. Can grow rapidly up to 50 cm high.

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