Scarlet temple

Alternanthera reineckii

Scarlet temple is a medium, medium-growing plant for medium light (cO₂ helps). Spot: midground, background; 7.9–19.7 in tall.

Care at a glance

Light Low: any basic LED. Medium: a planted-tank LED. Strong: a high-output planted light, usually with CO₂.: Medium light
CO₂ CO₂ is carbon dioxide for growth. "Helps" means the plant grows without it, faster and denser with it.: CO₂ helps
Growth: Medium
Care: Medium
Where: Midground, Background
Height: 7.9–19.7 in
Temperature: 39–86°F
pH: 5–7

How to plant it

Plant it in the substrate; it feeds from both roots and water.
Soft leaves: plant-eating fish and snails may eat it.

Also for this spot

Sources: Tropica: Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' · Aquasabi: Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'