Alternanthera Species 'Red Round'

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera species 'Red Round'
• Common Name: Red Round Alternanthera
• Origin: Cultivar (likely derived from South American species)
• Height: 10–25 cm (4–10 inches)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Care: Moderate to Difficult
• Light: Medium to High
• CO₂: Strongly recommended for optimal coloration and growth
• Propagation: Stem cuttings (top or side shoots)
• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Additional Notes:

  • Alternanthera 'Red Round' is a striking cultivar with rounded, compact red to deep burgundy leaves, making it ideal as a color accent in aquascapes.
  • Requires stable parameters, high light, and CO₂ injection to develop and maintain its vivid coloration and dense, bushy form.
  • Works best in the midground or as a focal point in nano to medium-sized tanks.
  • Sensitive to poor water quality or low nutrients—regular dosing of iron and micronutrients is important.
  • Without proper care, it may become leggy, lose color intensity, or melt.