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Alternanthera Sessilis

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Alternanthera Sessilis

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Alternanthera Sessilis

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Alternanthera Sessilis

5.0 out of 5 stars, 4 reviews

Price: €3,49

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Alternanthera Sessilis

Price: €3,49

Care

  • Light Lots of lighting
  • CO2 Yes, grows poorly without extra CO2 injection
  • Height 35 CM
  • Position in tank Background plants, Middle zone plants, Stem plants

Description

Alternanthera Sessilis

Discover the beautiful world of Alternanthera sessilis; a captivating stem plant that will transform your aquarium with its vibrant colors. With its unique red hues and elegant appearance, this plant is a true eye-catcher that will elevate your aquascape.

    A tip to make the Alternanthera sessilis even redder is to add extra iron nutrients to your aquarium. This plant is known as one of the reddest aquarium plants and responds well to a higher iron concentration. Also, provide sufficient CO2 and plant food to keep the plant in optimal condition and maintain its intense red color.

    With the Alternanthera Sessilis you bring a beautiful addition to your aquarium.

    Planting

    Alternanthera Sessilis

    Planting stem plants can be done in different ways, depending on what you want to achieve in your aquarium.

    If you choose to plant the plants as a whole clump (without rock wool), this is a quick and easy method. You'll get a nice bunch right away and it saves you time. However, keep in mind that you may lose some stems this way.

    If you're a bit more patient, you can choose to plant each stem individually. This allows you to work more precisely, allowing you to position the stems to evenly cover a larger area. Furthermore, planting them individually allows the stems to receive more light and circulation, as they won't be in each other's shadow. This approach can result in healthier, more lush growth in the long run.

    When planting, you can use your finger to plant the stem about 2cm deep or aaquascape tool >Use for greater precision. Once you've planted the stem, gently pull it up slightly to a depth of 1.5 cm. This prevents rot. Be careful not to let the stems float.

    Pruning and propagating

    Alternanthera Sessilis

    Regularly pruning your stem plant is an excellent way to stimulate its growth and volume! By cutting back the tops, you encourage it to grow wider and fuller. Each pruned stem will eventually produce two new stems, giving your plant a longer, fuller appearance.

    Use shears for a clean cut; this promotes rapid healing and prevents damage. Although you can also prune with your fingernail, shears provide a cleaner cut. Make sure you cut between the nodes – these are the nodes on the stem where leaves and branches grow.Leave at least three layers of leavesKeep the plant in a cool, dry place so it retains enough leaves for effective photosynthesis. This approach gives your plant the best chance to thrive in your aquarium!

    What customers say

    5.0

    5.0 out of 5 stars, 4 reviews

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    Liana R.

    Nieuwe favoriet, ik ben verkocht!

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    PlantenFan92

    Fantastisch! Kan ’t iedereen aanraden.

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    Ivy C.

    Dit bedrijf heeft mijn verwachtingen overtroffen.

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    N. Jansen

    Mooi mos voor aquariums, voegt een natuurlijke uitstraling toe. Groeit goed, maar wel wat onderhoud nodig.

    Aquarium plants on the Aquania plant racks in Stolwijk

    Our nursery

    Not a greenhouse plant. An aquarium plant.

    Many aquarium plants are grown above water and still have to adapt once they are in your tank. Our plants already grow under water and have partly or fully developed underwater leaves.

    That can make the plant smaller or more compact on arrival. That is an advantage: it has less to adapt to, usually settles in faster and can grow on sooner.

    • Already used to aquarium water

    • The underwater leaf shape you expect

    • Less chance of melting and leaf loss

    Grown and checked by us in Stolwijk.

    How it reaches you

    From our racks to your aquarium

    1. Grown under water

      Healthy and strong in ideal conditions.

    2. Hand-selected

      Only the best plants go out.

    3. Packed firmly and moist

      For a fresh and safe arrival.

    Submersed or emersed

    Why submersed makes the difference

    Grown submersed

    Aquania

    Grown submersed
    Often grown emersed

    Standard plant

    Often grown emersed
    Leaves

    Partly or fully adapted already

    Still have to adapt under water
    Start

    More compact, but ready to grow sooner

    Looks bigger, temporary leaf loss possible
    Selection

    Selected by Aquania

    Often a longer supply chain

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