Yellow Ivy

Alternanthera 'Yellow Ivy' is a vibrant and eye-catching aquatic plant, prized for its golden-yellow to lime-green foliage and trailing growth habit. Its uniquely shaped, ivy-like leaves offer a bold contrast to darker green plants, making it a standout choice for midground or foreground placement in freshwater aquariums. This variety of Alternanthera thrives in nutrient-rich substrates, benefits from CO₂ supplementation, and performs best under moderate to high lighting, which helps maintain its vivid coloration and compact form. With proper care, 'Yellow Ivy' creates a stunning, textured display and adds a bright splash of color to any aquascape. Features Golden-yellow to lime-green, ivy-shaped leaves Trailing, compact growth habit ideal for midground or foreground Provides strong color contrast in planted aquariums Benefits from CO₂ and consistent fertilization Best suited for aquascapers seeking vibrant visual impact Scientific Name Alternanthera sp. 'Yellow Ivy' Difficulty Moderate; requires stable conditions and good lighting Water Conditions Temperature: 22 – 28°C pH: 6.0 – 7.5 Water Hardness: 50 – 150ppm Placement Ideal for midground or foreground areas Growth Rate Moderate growth with proper nutrients and lighting Lighting Moderate to high lighting needed to maintain color and form