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Beetroot Rubra (Alternanthera Sessillis)

Beetroot Rubra (Alternanthera Sessillis)

$3.00 NZD
$3.00 NZD
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Alternanthera sessilis 
Stunning, easy-care stem plant with intense purple-red foliage!
  • Common name: Beetroot Rubra / Purple Rain 
  • Growth height: 20–50 cm
  • Leaf size: 2–5 cm long, narrow oval
  • Colour: Deep purple-red on top, violet underside (colour intensifies under strong light)
  • Lighting: Medium to high 
  • CO₂: Not required, but grows faster and colours deeper with CO₂
  • Growth rate: Moderate to fast
  • Placement: Midground or background – perfect for creating bold colour contrasts
  • Temperature: 22–28 °C
  • pH: 5.5–8.0 (very tolerant)
  • Hardness: Soft to hard water – extremely adaptable
  • Propagation: Simply cut and replant the tops
A true “set-it-and-forget-it” purple plant that stays compact with regular trimming and adds vibrant colour even in low-tech tanks!
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