What is alternanthera?

alternanthera is a member of the type of plant amaranthaceae. The plant is more often known as amaranth. Flowers on alternanthera are usually a small-plant is appreciated more for their brightly colored leaves. These versatile herbal plants are used not only in gardens and containers, but also in aquariums.

Most alternanthera are stolonifourous ground covers and easily spread, but should often be limited. This ensures uniform size and shrubbery and discourages them to become scratching. They are perennials, but they cannot live in extreme cold. However, in areas where the winters are cold but not serious, they can survive if they are well mulching.

Alternanthera can produce good container plants, but are mainly planted in outdoor flower gardens. They tend to mix well with annuals and act as fillings in the landscape. They require a damp but well -drained soil, and if they are planted in full sun, they usually produce a lively colored foliage.

eThere are several types of alternanthera, which are common accessories of aquariums and water gardens. The most significant of them may be alternanthera Reineckii (A. Reineckii). Varieties of this kind have purple, pink or red leaves. They require bright light to be doing well, but it can be difficult to grow. A. Reineckii can be spread by leaving the top of the plant and placing in the bottom of the aquarium. This not only increases the number of plants, but can improve the original by supporting growth.

other alternanthera species can be grown in aquariums, but can be harder to maintain. For example, A. Bettzichiana and A. Sessilis are beautiful water plants, but may be gloomy. For these types of plants it is necessary to slightly acidic pH and soft water in aquariums. They have very special need for fertilization and light like Well.

Most alternanthera species are easy to spread. Cuts and root divisions often grow rapidly with small efforts. They hadwould be set in the sandy watering medium and keep the damp until well rooted.

One kind of water alternanthera should be used with caution. A. Philoxeroides, also known as the Alligator Weed, was appointed by a harmful weed in the southeastern United States. Although they can be acceptable to be used as plants of freshwater aquariums, they should not be planted outside. The weed alligator is highly invasive and forms a strong mat that prevents drainage from watercourses and causes floods.

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weed alligator is currently checked in the US by biological methods. Blea Beetle alligator, weed alligator weed and weed alligator are used to help discourage the growth of this fast growing plant.