Also known as Magenta water hedge. They are excellent for blending in with green plants. The red leaves offer a contrast against the green leaves of the neighbouring plants and are useful to fill gaps in the scaping.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Height |
| Alternanthera Reineckii rosaefolia | Scarlet Temple | 180-300mm |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Colour |
| 18-20oC | 5.0-7.0 | Purple |
| Light demand | Grow Rate | Placement |
| Medium to high | Moderate | Mid to Back |
| Care | CO2 | Propagation |
| Easy | Required | Cut stem, new growth or lateral shoots |