--- 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: "$24.39" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/385685916-substratesource-live-plants-purple-scarlet-temple-alternanthera-lilacina-moderate-to store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 100% Snail Free Medium to High Light In Vitro Cultured 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:** $24.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into Colorful Aquatic Elegance! ## 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?** $24.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/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 - • **Easy Maintenance:** Designed for easy care, perfect for both novice and experienced aquarists. - • **Vibrant Aesthetic:** Transform your aquarium with stunning reddish-purple hues! - • **Laboratory Quality:** Grown in a state-of-the-art lab for the healthiest aquatic plants. - • **Pest-Free Assurance:** Enjoy peace of mind with our 100% snail-free guarantee. - • **Optimal Growth Conditions:** Achieve vibrant growth with medium to high light and CO2 supplementation. ## Overview The Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' is a striking aquatic plant known for its vibrant reddish-purple stems and contrasting green leaves. Grown in a controlled laboratory environment, this tissue culture plant is guaranteed to be 100% snail-free, ensuring a healthy addition to your aquarium. Ideal for medium to high light conditions, it requires CO2 for optimal growth and is shipped in a convenient 2” cup. ## Description Alternanthera Reineckii Lilacina Red Stem Tissue Culture Aquatic Live Aquarium Plant - 100% Snail Free in Vitro Cup (AR Lilacina) ## Features - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' is a beautiful variety of Alternanthera Reineckii. The stems are a striking reddish-purple color that contrast well against their brownish green leaves. - The stems are a striking reddish-purple color that contrast well against their brownish green leaves and when grown under ideal conditions, new leaves will have hues of pink to red color. - Easy to medium difficulty - Requires medium to high light, and additional Co2 is required. - Ships in a 2” cup in tissue culture gel that should be removed before planting. Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers. - Tissue culture plants by SubstrateSource are grown in a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants in vitro. They provide the best option to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into your tank and are backed by a 100% DOA replacement guarantee. ## Images ![SubstrateSource Live Plants - Purple Scarlet Temple (Alternanthera lilacina) - Moderate to High Light Reddish Purple Stem Plant for Midground to Background Aquascapes - Tissue Culture Cup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61q0gM8P8tL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pest Free, Fast Shipping, Great Packaging. *by Z***C on Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017* Arrived on time, ( 2 days from purchase).The plant came in a small box and was (vacuum?)sealed within another bag that was inflated. I am very thankful that this much packaging and though went into this shipment.I chose a tissue culture plant to help minimize the risks of pests, particularly snails, and after a quick examination under a microscope at 96x - 900x, I could not see anything large enough to be even remotely concerned about.The root system of the plants were thick, and in a type of (agar?) that smelled a bit like alcohol-less hand sanitizer, which is probably an anti-bacterial/fungal gel to give the live tissue culture a better chance of growing.The package came with an instructional manual with details in regards to the plant, which I would have found very helpful if I didn't know anything about it.I did an immediate Immersion (fully underwater) in my fishtank, in less than 24 hrs of arrival, and NONE have died 3 days later.I do however do a liquid CO2 supplement in my tank, to help beat the odds.The plants are growing in a medium - high level tank (aquasky led fixture). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ So they're not all bad. But *by D***1 on Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2015* So.. Maybe I misread something, but I thought this was grown from tissue cultures. Because of that, I was a bit less thorough in my cleaning process before planting. Within a few days, baby snails were spotted. They have since grown and I am battling to keep their numbers in check. This is the only plant...or anything.. I've added in a very long time. So there is no other explanation for the introduction of pond snails to my tank. However, it is partially my fault for not being as thorough. Also...they have really cleaned up plant debris quickly. So they're not all bad. But....I have a war on my hands because I do not want them in a betta tank because bettas like to sleep on the bottom of the tank and I. The plants. Makes me worry.Aside from the snails, the plant arrived healthy and as described. The normal death occurred shortly after planting but there is new growth going on now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ will buy more *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016* well what a shock when i found out you can buy aquatic plants on amazon! i thought it was well packaged and handled right, on arrival it was as lush and green as the picture, same size too. followed the guide to the tee and this deal would have been perfect if it wasn't for my darn turtle eating and tearing up the grass.it was a perfect fit for my 30 gallon tall tank but even cutting large sections of the grass (1/2 in by1/2 in) and setting it in the substrate very well he would dig it up all too often and eventually ate most of it and the rest was shredded.long story short it looked natural, it looked good and would do fine with just fish and actually does grow at a noticeable speed. i put mine in some simple pebble base and some florescent lighting and it was good. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/385685916-substratesource-live-plants-purple-scarlet-temple-alternanthera-lilacina-moderate-to](https://www.desertcart.us/products/385685916-substratesource-live-plants-purple-scarlet-temple-alternanthera-lilacina-moderate-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*