Alternanthera reineckii green plant from TaraPet is a beautiful green variety of the popular alternanthera family, perfect for adding lush foliage to freshwater aquariums. Unlike its red-leaved relatives, this variety produces vibrant green leaves with subtle pink undersides that create a softer, more natural look. The alternanthera reineckii green plant is an excellent choice for aquascapers who want the distinctive alternanthera leaf shape without the intense red coloration.<\/p>\n
This stem plant belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is native to South America. The green variety is somewhat easier to maintain than the red forms, making it accessible to a wider range of hobbyists while still offering attractive growth patterns.<\/p>\n
This plant produces oval to lanceolate leaves arranged in opposite pairs along the stem. The upper leaf surface displays a rich green colour while the undersides often show soft pink to light purple tones. Under moderate lighting, the plant develops a compact, bushy growth habit.<\/p>\n
The alternanthera reineckii green plant grows to a moderate height, making it versatile for midground and background placement. Regular trimming encourages lateral branching, creating a fuller, more attractive appearance over time.<\/p>\n
This variety thrives in nutrient-rich water with regular fertilization. It prefers moderate to high lighting conditions and temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. While more forgiving than red varieties, good lighting is still important for healthy growth.<\/p>\n
CO2 supplementation benefits growth rate and leaf quality significantly. Iron and micronutrient dosing helps maintain the vibrant green colour and prevents yellowing of older leaves. Plant in a fine-grained nutrient-rich substrate for best results.<\/p>\n
This stem plant works beautifully as a midground accent or background filler in nature-style aquascapes. Its unique leaf shape and growth pattern provide excellent textural contrast against fine-leaved plants like rotala or hairgrass.<\/p>\n
Group several stems together for maximum visual impact. The green coloration pairs wonderfully with red-leaved plants, creating dynamic colour contrasts that make your aquascape more visually engaging and professional looking.<\/p>\n
Alternanthera reineckii green plant contributes to water quality by absorbing excess nutrients including nitrates and phosphates. The dense stem growth provides excellent hiding spots for fish fry and shrimp, supporting biodiversity in your tank.<\/p>\n
Trimmed stem cuttings can be easily replanted to propagate new plants, allowing you to expand your collection without additional purchases. This makes it an economical choice for filling larger planted aquariums.<\/p>\n
TaraPet is the UAE’s trusted source for premium aquarium plants. Every plant is carefully selected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure healthy arrival. We offer free delivery across the UAE on all orders.<\/p>\n
Order your alternanthera reineckii green plant from TaraPet today. Free delivery across UAE.<\/p>\n
The Alternanthera Reineckii Green<\/strong> (Alternanthera reineckii ‘Green’<\/em>) is from South America. Easier green Reineckii.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce6 Pre-Order:<\/strong> This plant is imported on order. Lead time 7-14 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Alternanthera reineckii green plant is a lush green stem plant perfect for adding colour contrast in freshwater aquariums, available at TaraPet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[2083],"product_cat":[2085,2091],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-51964","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_brand-tara-plant","6":"product_cat-aquatic-plants","7":"product_cat-aq-stem-plants","8":"product_shipping_class-live-plants","9":"pa_co2-optional","10":"pa_difficulty-easy","11":"pa_growth-rate-medium","12":"pa_light-medium","13":"pa_position-midground","14":"pa_temperature-tropical-to-warm","16":"first","17":"onbackorder","18":"taxable","19":"shipping-taxable","20":"purchasable","21":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/51964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/51964\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=51964"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=51964"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=51964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\ud83c\udf3f Plant Care Sheet<\/h3>\n
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\n Scientific name<\/td>\n Alternanthera reineckii ‘Green’<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Origin<\/td>\n South America<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lighting<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CO2<\/td>\n Optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Temperature<\/td>\n 22-28 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n pH range<\/td>\n 5.5-7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hardness<\/td>\n 2-15 dGH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Position<\/td>\n Midground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Growth<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Difficulty<\/td>\n Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Propagation<\/td>\n Cuttings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n