Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Aquascaping Live Aquarium Plants Tropical Aquatic Nano Lincolnshire Pond Plants

What you will receive:

Alternanthera Bettzickiana, commonly known as Purple Knight or Purple Joyweed, is characterized by its vibrant purple-red foliage and lance-shaped leaves. It exhibits a moderate to fast growth rate and thrives under high light. The addition of CO2 can further enhance its growth. This plant is suitable for midground to background placement in the aquarium. It flourishes in tropical freshwater conditions with a well-fertilized substrate. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth.

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera Bettzickiana
• Common Name: Purple Knight, Purple Joyweed
• Appearance: Vibrant purple-red foliage, lance-shaped leaves
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Light Requirements: High
• CO2 Requirements: Beneficial for optimal growth
• Placement: Midground to background
• Tank Conditions: Tropical freshwater, well-fertilized substrate
• Special Notes: Pruning promotes bushier growth

Important

Plants are incubated in a solution of 0.01% of the insecticide Buprafezin for one hour (Please do not just drop these in a shrimp tank or with any other crustacean. To use these within a tank please wash in water with baking soda under light. These are treated to remove the insecticide but there are cases where this has not been fully removed causing casualty's in crustacean. (Any issues please contact us we will sort ASAP)