{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-rosanervig-immersed-potted-plant","title":"Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ - Immersed Potted Plant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a show-stopping stem plant celebrated for its intense pink to crimson leaves criss-crossed with striking pale veins (“rosa nervig” = pink-veined). Compact internodes, a tidy upright habit, and saturated colour make it a favourite for creating bold focal points in nature and Dutch-style aquascapes. With the right light and nutrition, it delivers premium contrast against green foliage and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"587\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"620\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–35 cm, depending on trimming and conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy stems with short internodes; dense leaf stacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elliptic to lanceolate; upper surface red to magenta with light veining, undersides often deep rose or burgundy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eAquarium requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"913\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium–high. Strong light promotes compact growth and enhances pink veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended. While it survives without CO₂ (15–25 mg\/L) greatly improves colour, density, and vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003eFertilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent macros (NPK) and micros are key. Maintain \u003cstrong data-end=\"1213\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003enitrate 10–20 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003ephosphate 0.5–2 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and adequate \u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003eiron\/trace\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid washed-out colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1300\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich aquasoil or use root tabs beneath groups; AR is a notable root feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH \u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e6.0–7.4\u003c\/strong\u003e; temperature \u003cstrong data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e; soft to moderately hard water. Good flow helps prevent algae on upper leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1752\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1547\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003ePlant 5–8 cm apart in small groups of 3–7 stems for a full, tiered look. Use aquascaping tweezers and avoid shading by taller neighbours. Leave space for lateral shoots to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003eTrimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top frequently to maintain height (every 1–3 weeks in high-energy tanks). Replant healthy tops and leave rooted bottoms to reshoot, or perform “Dutch-style” hedge trims for a uniform block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003eShaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stagger cuts to create domes or terraces. Remove shaded, older lower leaves to keep bases clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"2096\"\u003eAlgae prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable CO₂, steady nutrients, and good circulation; wipe any waste residue from leaves after water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2228\"\u003eVery easy from cuttings. Replant 6–10 cm tops or strong side shoots; they root quickly in active substrate. You can also thin dense stands by lifting and re-spacing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2423\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eAquascaping use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour anchor or “street” in Dutch layouts; contrast block beside fine green stems (e.g., Rotala, Myriophyllum) or against grey rock\/wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2808\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2649\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eCombinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with bright greens (Hemianthus micranthemoides, Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'), deep greens (Bolbitis, Anubias) and pale stone to make the pink veining pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2840\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2838\" data-start=\"2810\"\u003eCommon challenges \u0026amp; tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3269\" data-start=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2966\" data-start=\"2841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2966\" data-start=\"2843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2843\"\u003ePale or orange rather than pink:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increase light gradually, ensure iron\/trace dosing, and keep NO₃ from bottoming out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3056\" data-start=\"2967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3056\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2969\"\u003eLeggy growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raise light, add CO₂, and trim more often to encourage side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3167\" data-start=\"3059\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3083\" data-start=\"3059\"\u003eMelt after planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal adaptation—leave rooted bases; new shoots follow if conditions are stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3269\" data-start=\"3168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3269\" data-start=\"3170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3209\" data-start=\"3170\"\u003eSalt\/floating leaves after neglect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restore CO₂ and nutrient consistency; trim damaged foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3740\" data-start=\"3271\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ \u003c\/strong\u003eis a premium colour plant for aquascapers seeking vibrant pink-veined foliage, compact structure, and strong midground impact. Provide bright light, steady CO₂, and balanced fertilisation, and it will reward you with dense, vividly coloured stands that elevate any planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUA HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47921608753310,"sku":"ALTREINERVIG\/PP","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9236\/1374\/files\/alternantherareineckiirosanervig01.png?v=1782858993","url":"https:\/\/aquahouse.co.nz\/products\/alternanthera-reineckii-rosanervig-immersed-potted-plant","provider":"Aqua House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}