| Scientific Name: | Alternanthera rosarfolia |
| Common Name: | Red Hygrophila |
| Substrate: | Plain washed gravel |
| Lighting: | Very bright |
| pH value: | Not critical |
| Hardness: | Not critical |
| Temperature: | 64-68oF (18-20oC) |
| Height: | 20 in (50 cm) |
| Distribution: | Tropical regions |
| Characteristics: | Extermely attractive, deepest red coloration of any aquatic species |
| Aquarium use: | Middle to background. Difficult to grow, requires very strong light |
