[SG READY STOCKS Live Aquatic Plant] Alternanthera bettzickiana Red in Lead Bunch by Aquatic Farmer

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Ex vitro Live Plants Alternanthera bettzickiana Red (Red Water Rose) in Lead Bunch 5-7 stems by Aquatic Farmer

Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red is amongst the top popular choices for beginners as it is relatively easy to grow. Usually, red stem plants can prove difficult to get that vibrant red color without providing high CO2 and micronutrients. But the good news is, this plant can stay vibrant red with relative ease but if nutrients and lighting are severely lacking, the leaves can dull out to a lighter shade (eg orange).

It prefers high levels of nitrates and phosphates so adding fertilizers such as Prodibio BIOVERT ULTIMATE Aquarium Plant Fertiliser will help expedite growth and keep its coloration in good condition.

If you are new to the planted tank hobby, you might be wondering what to do & how to treat your newly purchased aquatic plants! In general, aquatic plants are sold in portions and come in two common forms for aquatic stems - namely in lead bunch or in pots.

For Aquatic/Live Plants stems in lead bunch:

You can easily unbundle the weight (lead piece) and remove the cotton piece holding your plants together. Depending on the maturity of the plant, the roots can sometimes become entangled and might grow into the cotton making it harder to separate. As with potted aquatic plants, gently remove the plant the best you can without damaging the root structure.

After removing the plant from the cotton, you should be able to separate the plant further into "plant-able" portions! Clean them up a little and you are ready to go. Stem plants should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate (eg Prodibio Aqua Terra Basis or Prodibio AquaGrowth Soil or Prodibio AquaShrimp Powder- Enriched soil for healthy plants), while epiphytes such as buce, anubias, or java fern should be attached to hardscape.

It is recommended to perform the act of quarantining your plants if possible. You may choose to perform a bleach dip. Algae and snails are part of the natural environment, therefore making it extremely difficult to guarantee the absence completely. The only way to guarantee that your plants are 100% shrimp safe, 100% free of any algae or snails is to use Tissue Culture aquatic plants as these are carefully grown in a lab. You can choose from our wide range of Tissue Culture Aquatic plants selection by Aquatic Farmer.