{"product_id":"alternanthera-reinecki-ocipus","title":"Alternanthera Reinecki Ocipus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii ‘Ocipus’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning stem plant known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"156\"\u003evivid red to reddish-purple foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds dramatic color to freshwater aquariums. This cultivated variety of \u003cem data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e grows upright, forming dense, bushy clusters ideal for midground or background planting. Its vibrant leaves create a striking contrast with green plants, making it a centerpiece in many aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThis plant is \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"505\"\u003emoderate to high in care\u003c\/strong\u003e, thriving under \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"569\"\u003estrong lighting and nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with CO₂ supplementation enhancing color intensity and overall growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High (essential for deep red coloration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"770\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"835\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii ‘Ocipus’ responds well to \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eregular trimming\u003c\/strong\u003e, which encourages bushier, compact growth. Cut stems can be replanted to propagate new clusters. 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