Species - Alternanthera sessilis

Common name - Red Alternaterera

Position in aquarium - Background

Size - 18"

Difficulty - Medium

Light requirements - High

Notes - Like most red stem plants this species requires High light so place in the brightest area of your tank, it is a terrarium plant so has a limited lifespan submerged in the aquarium. However it can be kept underwater for a long period of time and will grow well whilst submerged!