Green-to-red leaves with a pink/purple underside that contrasts with green plants; good light turns the leaves red; a relatively easy A. reineckii form, though rated medium difficulty.
Needs
Care levelModerate
LightMedium
CO₂Helps
GrowthMedium
HeightUp to 50 cm
Temperature22–28 °C
WhereMiddle of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyAmaranthaceae
Native toSpecies A. reineckii: South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, northern Argentina). 'Rosaefolia'/'Pink' is a cultivated form; Tropica gives origin South America.
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
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