Alternanthera ficoidea var. 'cherry stem'

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Cherry Hedge

Amaranthaceae

The Americas

High

6 - 8                       

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Stme

Fast

Terrarium

Midground

Bunch Plant

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Althernanthera ficoidea var. 'cherry stem' is a terrarium plant that is sometimes used as an aquarium plant. It can only be submerged for several months after which it must be grown emerged for several months before being submerged again. It is very hardy and can be used in a Cichlid tank.

 

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