{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-rosanervig-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","title":"Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig' - Cup","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosanervig'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the easiest and most rewarding red stem plants for the planted aquarium. Its rosy pink to red leaves are crossed by striking light pink veins, a signature look that pops against green plants and dark hardscape. More forgiving than most red plants, it shows color even in moderate light and rewards extra light and CO2 with deep, vivid tones. It arrives as a clean \u003cstrong\u003etissue-culture cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown in vitro and free of snails, algae, and pesticides, with several healthy stems to plant. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Tissue Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue-culture plants are propagated in a sterile lab and sold in a sealed cup of nutrient gel. That means no hitchhiking pest snails, no nuisance algae, and no pesticide residue, so it is completely safe for shrimp, fry, and sensitive invertebrates. Rinse the gel off under dechlorinated water, separate the stems, and plant them for clean, healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high. The brighter the light, the deeper and redder the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for the best color and compact growth, though it will still grow without it in softer tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots into any nutrient-rich planted substrate. Root tabs and iron-rich fertilizer intensify the reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the stems and push each into the substrate an inch or two apart. Trim and replant the tops to build a fuller stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAR Rosanervig, Pink Rosanervig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosanervig'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMax Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e72 to 82F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;background:#F1F8E9;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eIn the Aquascape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of Rosanervig makes a bold splash of red in the midground or background, instantly adding depth and a focal point to a green scape. Plant it in clusters for the strongest impact, and trim regularly to keep a dense, bushy form. The light pink veins give it a finer, more detailed look up close than a solid red plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/alternanthera-reineckii-mini-freshwater-plant\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii 'Mini'\u003c\/a\u003e for a low, compact red in the foreground to echo the color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rotala-vietnam-hra-rotundifolia-live-freshwater-plant\"\u003eRotala Vietnam H'ra\u003c\/a\u003e to blend warm orange-red tones nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pogostemon-erectus-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-stem-plant\"\u003ePogostemon erectus\u003c\/a\u003e as a fine green backdrop that makes the red pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lindernia-rotundifolia-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-stem-plant\"\u003eLindernia rotundifolia\u003c\/a\u003e for a soft light-green contrast at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need CO2 to grow Rosanervig?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but it helps. Rosanervig is one of the more forgiving red plants and will grow and show color in medium light without CO2. Adding CO2 and stronger light brings out its deepest reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the best red color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it bright light, dose iron-rich fertilizer, and add root tabs. The more light and nutrients, the richer the red and the more defined the pink veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make it bushy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrim the tops and replant the cuttings. Each trimmed stem branches, quickly filling in a dense red stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for shrimp and fry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Tissue-culture plants are grown without pesticides and arrive free of pests, so they are completely safe for shrimp, fry, and other sensitive invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48841118613723,"sku":"8807530","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d2703e86-6d01-4c92-8bca-6afdbeae8c29.png?v=1780606412","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/alternanthera-reineckii-rosanervig-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}