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Alternanthera reineckii 'Lilacina'

Magenta Water Hedge

Fairly slow-growing plant with purple coloured leaf undersides. Compact growth under bright light. Plant as a group and allow for enough room. Looks best if framed by light green plants. CO2... more (2 additional images)

Alternanthera reineckii

"Red Hygrophila", Water Hedge

Small form of Alternanthera for foreground to midground planting. Demanding and requiring high light but a superb low accent. Provide CO₂ and a good fertiliser to keep this plant... more (2 additional images)

Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'

Red Parrot Leaf, Red Temple

Relatively fast growing plant. Not hard to keep under good lighting and with CO2 fertilization. A little less demanding than the 'Lilacina' variety and does not grow as many aventitious roots. Best... more

Ammania senegalensis

Red Ammania

This plant is a classic! It has been present in Dutch style layouts since the early years. Its special leaf texture with slightly rolled-down leaves makes it an ideal accent plant as well as... more

Ludwigia glandulosa
(L. perennis, L. peruensis)

Red Star Ludwigia

Probably one of the most striking and beautiful of all red species. Provide a well balanced fertiliser regime of mico- and macro nutrients to show off this plant to its best. If planted in a bright... more

Ludwigia inclinata

Demanding, deep red plant. Soft water and ample light are necessary to keep this plant happy. If both is provided, you are rewarded with a wonderful pinkish red colouration and dense growth.