Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Red', commonly known as the Calico Plant, is a vibrant and versatile plant ideal for terrariums, vivariums, and bog gardens. Despite not being a true aquatic plant, it is often used as an aquatic decoration due to its striking appearance and adaptability. This plant features light pink to red stems and green to yellow leaves that turn an intense red under strong lighting conditions.

Key Features:

• Striking Appearance: Features light pink to red stems and green to yellow leaves that can turn intense red under strong light, adding a vibrant touch to any setup.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for terrariums, vivariums, bog gardens, and as a temporary aquatic decoration.

Optimal Conditions:

• Submerged Growth: Can be submerged in aquariums for several months. After this period, it should be transitioned to emersed growth to regain strength and restore energy.
• Emersed Growth: Requires high humidity and consistently moist soil when grown above water, especially during recovery stages or when transitioning from underwater to above water.
• Lighting: Thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions, which enhances its red coloration.

Aquarium Benefits:

• Temporary Aquatic Decoration: Provides an attractive and colorful addition to aquariums for several months, developing roots and sometimes growing a few inches taller during its submerged period.
• Alternative to Aquatic Plants: Its ability to survive underwater for extended periods makes it a popular alternative for hobbyists seeking unique and colorful decorations.

Care and Maintenance:

• Periodic Transition: To ensure longevity, alternate the plant between submerged and emersed conditions every few months.
• High Humidity: When grown emersed, maintain consistently high humidity and keep the soil wet to support recovery and growth.

Conclusion:

Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Red' (Calico Plant) is a versatile and visually stunning plant that can enhance the beauty of terrariums, vivariums, bog gardens, and aquariums. Its ability to survive underwater for extended periods makes it a unique choice for aquarists looking to add a splash of color to their setups. By alternating between submerged and emersed growth, you can enjoy the vibrant presence of Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Red' in various environments.

Enhance your terrarium, vivarium, or aquarium with the striking and adaptable Alternanthera bettzickiana 'Red', and enjoy its vibrant colors and versatility.

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24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.