Alternanthera Bettzickiana Green

Scientific Name: Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Green'

Common Name: Green Alternanthera, Green Bettzick Alternanthera

Origin: Native to South America (especially Brazil and surrounding regions); commonly cultivated worldwide for aquariums and as an ornamental plant.

Height: 15–30 cm (6–12 inches), depending on lighting and tank conditions

pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5

Care Level: Moderate

• Requires stable water parameters

• Benefits from regular pruning and fertilization

Light Requirement: Medium to High

• Intense lighting helps maintain compact, bushy growth

• Low light can cause leggy growth and duller color

CO₂ Requirement: Not mandatory, but recommended for optimal growth

• Addition of CO₂ will improve coloration, growth speed, and overall plant health

Propagation: Stem cuttings

• Simply cut a healthy stem and replant it into the substrate

• Roots will develop from the nodes

Growth Rate: Moderate

• Can become fast-growing under high light and CO₂

• Regular trimming encourages bushy appearance