锦绣苋 Alternanthera bettzckinana 是一種色彩繽紛的水生植物，以其鮮豔的葉片顏色而受到喜愛。此植物的葉片通常呈現出紅色、橙色或紫色，隨著光照和水質變化而顯得更加迷人。锦绣苋的葉片形狀優雅，能夠為水族箱和水草缸增添生動的色彩。

適合場景：锦绣苋適合用於水族箱、水草缸以及濕生生態缸。它的鮮豔色彩和優雅的葉片，使其非常適合做為中層或背景植物，尤其是在光線充足的環境中效果最佳。

養護要點：

光照：锦绣苋需要充足的光照才能保持其鮮豔的顏色。建議使用強光或全光譜燈，每日提供至少6-8小時的光照。
水溫：最適水溫範圍為22°C至28°C。此植物對水溫變化有一定的耐受性，但穩定的水溫能夠促進健康生長。
水質：喜歡清澈的水質，pH值範圍為6.0至7.5。保持水質清潔和穩定對植物的生長至關重要。
施肥：可以使用水生植物專用肥料來促進植物的健康生長。選擇含有微量元素的肥料，並適量施肥以防止水質污染。
修剪：锦绣苋的生長速度較快，定期修剪可以促進新葉的生長並保持植物的形狀。移除枯黃或老化的葉片有助於植物的健康。
病蟲害：此植物對病蟲害的抵抗力較強，但仍需定期檢查水質是否清潔，並防止藻類滋生。

小提示：锦绣苋在光線不足的環境中顏色會變得黯淡，因此保持充足的光照可以確保植物的顏色更加鮮豔。

尺寸：直徑 4 – 6 cm

Alternanthera bettzickiana, commonly known as Red Temple Plant or “錦繡苋”, is a vibrant aquatic and semi-aquatic plant prized for its striking red to pinkish foliage. Its compact, bushy growth and colorful leaves make it a popular choice for aquascaping, terrariums, and paludariums. Under moderate to high lighting, the red pigments intensify, creating a vivid contrast against green plants and enhancing visual depth in any layout.

This species is fast-growing and easy to cultivate, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. It can be planted as a foreground or midground species, forming dense carpets or colorful patches that add dynamic texture to planted tanks. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and maintains an attractive shape.

Alternanthera bettzickiana thrives in nutrient-rich water and responds well to CO₂ supplementation, which boosts leaf coloration and overall health. Its vibrant hue, versatility, and manageable growth make it a favorite for natural-style aquascapes, Dutch-style tanks, and decorative landscapes.