Common name: Lilacina / Purple Alternanthera / Beetroot
Growth height: 20–50 cm
Growth width: 10–15 cm per stem
Light demand: Medium to high
CO₂: Recommended (10–30 mg/L) for intense coloration
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Growth speed: Moderate
Placement: Midground to background
Propagation: Easy – simply cut and replant side shoots or tops
Vibrant lilac-purple leaves on top, deep red underneath. Under strong light and CO₂, the entire plant turns a breathtaking magenta-red. Perfect for creating striking color contrasts in any planted aquarium! Easy to trim and shape.
