{"product_id":"scarlet-temple","title":"Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera reineckii)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Temple is a very popular aquarium plant that displays the red coloration that provides a distinct highlight to the planted aquarium! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet Temple (\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very popular foreground plant for the serious planted freshwater aquarium.  With proper care, this hardy, slow-growing plant can flourish and form a dense colony in aquariums of all sizes, and it is an excellent foreground plant for larger aquariums.  Its bright red to maroon coloration is very uncommon among most aquarium plants, and its relatively simple requirements make it an excellent candidate to be a standout plant in the planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarlet Temple requires moderate to high lighting.  Its horizontal and side stems can be trimmed and replanted to increase the size of the mat. If used for carpeting the aquarium, it should be trimmed weekly to promote horizontal growth.  It will grow much more quickly in nutrient-rich substrate.  It will also benefit from CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e supplementation, but this is not absolutely required.  Fertilizers, including iron, will often be helpful in assuring that this plant maintains its best deep red coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for bunches of this magnificent plant. It is sure to be a standout species in any planted aquarium. It is not regularly available, so don’t miss your chance to get this lovely plant when we have it in stock!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most plants, Scarlet Temple will benefit from supplementation such as Seachem Flourish, Flourish Excel, Flourish Nitrogen, Flourish Iron, and other plant supplements.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo aquarium plant distributor\/nursery\/wholesaler\/retailer can or will guarantee their plants to be 100% snail free. We can not guarantee our plants will be snail free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant red-maroon coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate care, including lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent foreground plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides protective cover for fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 63° - 82° F (17° - 28° C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 6.0 – 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Moderate to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotential Height: 10 - 20 inches (25.5 – 51 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Indigenous to South America, but cultivated in US nurseries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium Placement: Foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-3.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-10.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-1.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-2.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-5.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/products\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-8.jpg?v=1552307927\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/files\/ScarletTemplePotedited1.jpg?v=1717534649\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1163\/2672\/files\/Scarlet_Temple_Pot_edited_2.jpg?v=1717534681\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 BUNCH","offer_id":57804024906072,"sku":"SCARLETTEMPLE1","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 BUNCHES","offer_id":57804024938840,"sku":"SCARLETTEMPLE2","price":12.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 BUNCHES","offer_id":57804024971608,"sku":"SCARLETTEMPLE3","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 POTTED Plant","offer_id":57804025004376,"sku":"scartemppot","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3044\/8216\/files\/Scarlet-Temple-bunch-6.jpg?v=1784957817","url":"https:\/\/gordanshop.com\/products\/scarlet-temple","provider":"GorDanShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}