Alternanthera Reineckii var. Ocipus

Overview: Alternanthera Reineckii var. ‘Ocipus’ is a cultivar variant of the usual Alternanthera Reineckii. It is mostly used as ornamental plants in aquaria because of its cool pinkish/salmon undertone. It has yellow green leaves with pink/salmon underside which turns reddish with intense lighting and CO2.

Size Portions: Alternanthera Reineckii var. ‘Ocipus’ is priced per stem

Lighting conditions: Medium

Growth Length: Individual stem width: 10-15cm (2-3in)

Difficulty or care: Medium

Placement in an aquascape: Foreground

Growth Rate: Medium

Reproduction: Alternanthera Reineckii var. ‘Ocipus’ can reproduce by trimming and planting clippings of the mother reineckii.