{"id":27587,"date":"2026-04-12T21:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27587"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:55:04","slug":"five-potted-plants-water-rose-red-plant-altermanthera-bettzickiana-red","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=five-potted-plants-water-rose-red-plant-altermanthera-bettzickiana-red","title":{"rendered":"Five Potted Plants Water Rose Red Plant Altermanthera Bettzickiana &#8216;Red&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"214\"><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"214\">Five Potted Plants \u2013 Water Rose Red (<em data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"211\">Alternanthera bettzickiana \u2018Red\u2019<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"484\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"229\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"232\" \/>Water Rose Red is a striking stem plant with vibrant red leaves that add bold color and contrast to aquascapes. Supplied in bunches, it is perfect for midground to background planting, creating a vivid, eye-catching focal point in freshwater aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"497\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"500\" \/>Native to South America, <em data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"553\">Alternanthera bettzickiana<\/em> thrives in slow-moving freshwater habitats with adequate lighting.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"797\"><strong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"644\">Care Requirements:<\/strong><br data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"647\" \/>Moderate care. Requires nutrient-rich substrate, regular trimming, and stable water conditions to maintain its bright red coloration and dense growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"823\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"821\">Lighting &amp; Growth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"953\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oy2miu\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"888\">Lighting: Moderate to high (essential for vibrant red color)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v2aojk\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"914\">Growth rate: Moderate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1skq1d7\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"953\">Placement: Midground to background<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"967\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\" \/>Absorbs nutrients through roots and water column. Benefits from substrate fertilisers, liquid nutrients, and optional CO\u2082 supplementation for optimal color and growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1307\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1162\">Tank Compatibility:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\" \/>Suitable for most community aquariums. Provides cover and shelter for shrimp and small fish. Avoid plant-eating species that may damage stems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1465\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1330\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\" \/>Intermediate. Requires some maintenance, including trimming and nutrient supplementation, to thrive and maintain its red coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1490\"><strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1488\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1568\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dkeoie\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1525\">Temperature: 20\u201328\u00b0C (68\u201382\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w9iit9\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1541\">pH: 6.0\u20137.5<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xae20w\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1568\">Water Type: Freshwater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1656\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1583\">Quantity:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\" \/>Supplied as 5 healthy plant pots for easy planting and propagation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five Potted Plants \u2013 Water Rose Red (Alternanthera bettzickiana \u2018Red\u2019) Overview:Water Rose Red is a striking stem plant with vibrant red leaves that add bold color and contrast to aquascapes. 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