Sessile Joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis) illustration

Sessile Joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

Green and red Alternanthera variety. Less intensely coloured than A. reineckii but easier to maintain. Good colour accent in Dutch and Nature layouts with CO2.

DutchNature

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Care at a glance

BackgroundPlacement
highLight
requiredCO₂
moderateDifficulty
mediumGrowth
16"Max height
72-82°FTemperature
6.0-7.5pH
highTech

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