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 | Width |
| Alternanthera rosaefolia | Magenta Water Hedge | 20-50cm | 10-18cm |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Colour | Difficulty |
| 18-20oC | 5.8-7.2 | Purple | Medium |
| Light demand | Grow Rate | Placement | Substrate |
| Medium to high | Fast | Mid to Back | Fine gravel |