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product_id: 385685916
title: "SubstrateSource Live Plants - Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) - Moderate to High Light Reddish Purple Stem Plant for Midground to Background Aquascapes - Tissue Culture Cup"
brand: "substratesource"
price: "€ 57.79"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Substrate Source"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/385685916-substratesource-live-plants-purple-scarlet-temple-alternanthera-lilacina-moderate-to
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# Vivid reddish-purple leaves Thrives in moderate to high light (8-10 hrs/day) Sterile tissue culture, pest-free & easy propagation SubstrateSource Live Plants - Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) - Moderate to High Light Reddish Purple Stem Plant for Midground to Background Aquascapes - Tissue Culture Cup

**Brand:** substratesource
**Price:** € 57.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌈 Elevate your aquascape with vivid purple flair – don’t let your tank miss out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SubstrateSource Live Plants - Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) - Moderate to High Light Reddish Purple Stem Plant for Midground to Background Aquascapes - Tissue Culture Cup by substratesource
- **How much does it cost?** € 57.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/385685916-substratesource-live-plants-purple-scarlet-temple-alternanthera-lilacina-moderate-to)

## Best For

- substratesource enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted substratesource brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Striking Color Contrast:** Bold reddish-purple foliage with green undersides creates dramatic aquarium depth.
- • **Sustainable & Pest-Free:** Tissue cultured and pest-free, ensuring a clean, eco-friendly addition to your aquatic setup.
- • **Easy Aquascape Integration:** Intermediate-level stem plant perfect for midground to background layering in aquariums.
- • **Guaranteed Healthy Arrival:** Ships in sterile tissue culture cups with 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee.
- • **Optimized Growth Conditions:** Flourishes under moderate to high light with CO₂ for vibrant, compact vertical growth.

## Overview

The SubstrateSource Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) is a vibrant reddish-purple stem plant designed for moderate to high light aquariums. Delivered in sterile tissue culture cups, it guarantees pest-free, healthy growth with easy propagation. Ideal for midground to background placement, it thrives with CO₂ supplementation and stable nutrients, adding dramatic color contrast and layered depth to any planted aquarium.

## Description

desertcart.com: SubstrateSource Live Plants - Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) - Moderate to High Light Reddish Purple Stem Plant for Midground to Background Aquascapes - Tissue Culture Cup : Pet Supplies

Review: Healthy plants happy shrimp, and fish - This plant arrived healthy, vibrant, and easy to place in my aquarium. It has been growing well and adds a beautiful natural look to the tank. My fish and red shrimp absolutely love it and spend a lot of time around it. Very happy with this purchase and would definitely order again.
Review: Don't do it. - I was really hoping to start growing grass in my aquarium. Looks like I won't be starting with this grass. I didn't even know what this was because it doesn't even look like baby dwarf tears. It looks like something babies throw up and this is what they are selling. I tried rinsing them and it just turned into a spinach substance. Save yourself the trouble and order from a LEGIT seller that wont sell you stuff like this. Unacceptable.

## Features

- Purple Scarlet Temple displays vivid reddish-purple leaves with contrasting green undersides, creating bold color contrast and dramatic depth in planted aquariums.
- This intermediate-level stem plant thrives with stable nutrients and strong lighting, rewarding aquascapers with vibrant coloration and compact, layered vertical growth.
- Ships as a sterile Aquatic Farmer tissue culture cup containing pest-free plant portions that can be divided easily for planting throughout your aquascape layout.
- Care Requirements - Thrives in Moderate to High Light; 8-10 hrs/day - CO₂ required for optimal color and healthy growth, with propagation achieved through stem cuttings.
- SubstrateSource inspects each plant prior to shipping and ships all plants in healthy, stable condition with proper packing materials to ensure its safe arrival during shipping. Each plant is backed with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee. To qualify, customers must provide a photo of the DOA plant within 24 hours of delivery.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09KYKXYJ3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,459 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #83 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | SubstrateSource |
| Brand Name | SubstrateSource |
| Color | Alternanthera Reineckii Lilacina Red Stem |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 642 Reviews |
| Item Type Name | Freshwater |
| Manufacturer | SubstrateSource |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P1A99001-001 |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Aquatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Gently Rinse off gel, split into multiple plantlets and plant as desired. |
| Soil Type | Substrate |
| Style Name | AR Lilacina |
| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy plants happy shrimp, and fish
*by A***C on May 20, 2026*

This plant arrived healthy, vibrant, and easy to place in my aquarium. It has been growing well and adds a beautiful natural look to the tank. My fish and red shrimp absolutely love it and spend a lot of time around it. Very happy with this purchase and would definitely order again.

### ⭐ Don't do it.
*by D***E on May 29, 2026*

I was really hoping to start growing grass in my aquarium. Looks like I won't be starting with this grass. I didn't even know what this was because it doesn't even look like baby dwarf tears. It looks like something babies throw up and this is what they are selling. I tried rinsing them and it just turned into a spinach substance. Save yourself the trouble and order from a LEGIT seller that wont sell you stuff like this. Unacceptable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick delivery and good quality
*by I***A on June 8, 2026*

The tissue cultures arrived fairly quick and in good condition. Will buy from here again. For comparison, I ordered another tissue culture from a different seller on the exact same day and it it still has not arrived, whilst these arrived already 2 days ago.

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*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-07-20*