🌿 All About Alternanthera Reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ – Growow TC Plant

Alternanthera ‘Rosanervig’ is a stunning red-pink aquarium stem plant known for its distinctive pink veins (hence the name rosanervig, meaning “pink-nerved”). It’s a true eye-catcher in aquascaping and adds dramatic contrast in planted tanks.

🔍 Quick Overview

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'

• Common Name: AR Rosanervig

• Plant Type: Stem

• Origin: Cultivar (developed from AR species)

• Placement: Midground or background

• Form: Growow Tissue Culture (TC)

🌱 Appearance

• Color: Vibrant pink-red leaves with light pink veins

• Leaf Shape: Broad, elliptical

• Height: 15–30 cm

• Growth Pattern: Upright stems, bushy with trimming

• Uniqueness: Striking contrast between green-pink veins and red base

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: High for bright coloration

• CO₂: Strongly recommended

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (iron essential)

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 22–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to medium

🌟 Growow TC Benefits

• 100% pest-, snail-, and algae-free

• Ideal for delicate setups (e.g., shrimp tanks)

• Faster, healthier root development

• Acclimates well in nutrient-rich aquascapes

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Trimming: Encourages bushy growth

• Propagation: By stem cuttings (replant trimmed tops)

• Spacing: 3–4 cm between stems for full coverage

• Feeding: Requires macro & micronutrients + iron

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Adds vivid color accent in Nature/Dutch layouts

• Stunning contrast with green plants like Hydrocotyle, Limnophila, Bacopa

• Can be used in the midground or as a focal plant in nano tanks

✅ Why Choose AR Rosanervig?

• Bright, patterned foliage that's different from standard reds

• Strong visual focal point in planted tanks

• Easy to propagate and shape

• Thrives in CO₂-injected aquascapes

💡 Pro Tip: For the most intense pink veins and leaf coloration, combine strong lighting, stable CO₂, and iron-rich fertilization. Avoid shading by taller plants.