Common Name: Cherry Hedge
Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Native To: The Americas
Lighting: High
pH: 6-8
Growth Demands: Easy
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Fast
True Aquatic: Terrarium
Placement in Tank: Midground
Available As: Bunch Plant

Althernanthera ficoidea var. ‘cherry stem’ is a terrarium plant that is sometimes used as an aquarium plant. It can only be submerged for several months after which it must be grown emerged for several months before being submerged again. It is very hardy and can be used in a Cichlid tank.