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product_id: 579116615
title: "SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch)"
brand: "substratesource"
price: "€ 27.37"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Substrate Source"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/579116615-substratesource-alternanthera-bettzickiana-decorative-live-aquatic-plant-for-terrariums-paludariums
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch)

**Brand:** substratesource
**Price:** € 27.37
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) by substratesource
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.37 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/579116615-substratesource-alternanthera-bettzickiana-decorative-live-aquatic-plant-for-terrariums-paludariums)

## Best For

- substratesource enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted substratesource brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Description

desertcart.com : SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Super fast shipping and wonderful looking plants! - These plants were shipped out via FedEx immediately after i purchased and got to me within 3 days!! (I ordered floaters from another company who also sent out immediately via usps and I'm still waiting for updates on tracking :/) I got really nice bundles of each of the two plants I ordered! They came looking completely healthy and bushy. I still did a quick hydrogen peroxide dip then rinsed in dechlorinated water. This was my first time ordering plants online and I'm super happy with this purchase, will buy more in the future from this company again.
Review: Beautiful plants. - I ordered 5 different live plants for my 50 gal aquarium. They arrived nice and green and beautiful. I was worried because I live in Minnesota and it had been 0 degrees. The delivery process must keep them at a decent temperature. I placed them all in the gravel with a long tweezer and then added special fertilizer tabs under their planting areas. I’ll remove the 2 tall fake ones once the live ones grow taller. Hint…use small bobbers on fake plants to keep them upright LOL.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,364 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #2 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | SubstrateSource |
| Color | Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 520 Reviews |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Material Feature | Natural |
| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SubstrateSource
- **Color:** Alternanthera Bettzickiana Red
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Material Feature:** Natural
- **Moisture Needs:** Submerged
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Care Instructions:** water
- **Soil Type:** Sandy Soil
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Partial Shade
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

![SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-1dLp8OhL.jpg)
![SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KNYwOP7nL.jpg)
![SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U-ldoB0cL.jpg)
![SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FmOs56s9L.jpg)
![SubstrateSource Alternanthera Bettzickiana - Decorative Live Aquatic Plant for Terrariums and Paludariums - (Bettzickiana, 1 Bunch) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Y5JD5SkJL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fast shipping and wonderful looking plants!
*by A***S on January 3, 2026*

These plants were shipped out via FedEx immediately after i purchased and got to me within 3 days!! (I ordered floaters from another company who also sent out immediately via usps and I'm still waiting for updates on tracking :/) I got really nice bundles of each of the two plants I ordered! They came looking completely healthy and bushy. I still did a quick hydrogen peroxide dip then rinsed in dechlorinated water. This was my first time ordering plants online and I'm super happy with this purchase, will buy more in the future from this company again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful plants.
*by R***N on December 17, 2025*

I ordered 5 different live plants for my 50 gal aquarium. They arrived nice and green and beautiful. I was worried because I live in Minnesota and it had been 0 degrees. The delivery process must keep them at a decent temperature. I placed them all in the gravel with a long tweezer and then added special fertilizer tabs under their planting areas. I’ll remove the 2 tall fake ones once the live ones grow taller. Hint…use small bobbers on fake plants to keep them upright LOL.

### ⭐ Killed my shrimps/baby snails, beware
*by C***R on November 19, 2025*

My no filter tank had reached stability - the shrimps were happy and about to start breeding, the snails had laid a bunch of eggs with baby snails popping out, the plants were pearling, bacteria in harmonious balance, and everything was going great. So I figured it was time to complete the vision with this last ludwigia plant. The plant arrived in good condition with most of the stems rooting. I got them stuck in the substrate and they created a beautiful effect with the red leaves and added texture to the landscape. I was so happy. Shortly after, I woke up to find one of my shrimps dead. And as the day progressed the other shrimps were clearly distressed, losing motor function. I realized that the plant must’ve been coated in some pesticide that was toxic to my shrimps. I acted quickly, removing the plants and moving my shrimp to a hospital bowl with fresh water. A blue one that had started going belly up got better and I thought I had saved them successfully. Unfortunately it looks like the (probably nerve) damage that was done was too much and the rescued blue one died and now the other red one seems to be not far behind. The baby snails have all disappeared. The only survivors are 2/3 adult snails. I’m devastated after getting so close to completing my vision with this beautiful tank and the adorable creatures I had grown so fond of. It’s good to keep pests off your plants to avoid contaminating peoples tanks with hitchhikers, but I’d rather have hitchhikers than mass casualties and emergency detoxing to do. If you use pesticides on your plants that can kill aquarium animals, keep it minimal and make very clear in your instructions that we should quarantine the plants and do lots of water changes before doing a small test with one cutting into the aquarium. I’ll have to start over now with my spirits shot down.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*