{"product_id":"alternanthera-ocipus","title":"Alternanthera Ocipus","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #1a3a2a; border-bottom: 2px solid #4a7c59; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eALTERNANTHERA OCIPUS\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternanthera Ocipus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Alternanthera reineckii 'Ocipus') is an uncommon Alternanthera reineckii cultivar distinguished from other AR varieties by its more rounded leaf shape and a distinctive color profile that sets it apart within an already colorful group of stem plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; background-color: #e8f3e8; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; padding: 14px 18px; color: #1a3a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocipus isn't overly demanding for an Alternanthera — it performs in both soft and harder water, though CO2 injection and good lighting bring out its best color and fullest growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eLike other AR varieties, Ocipus benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate, moderate to high lighting, and regular fertilization to maintain vibrant coloration. CO2 supplementation is not strictly required but noticeably improves growth density and color saturation. Regular trimming and replanting of stem tops keeps the plant full and bushy rather than leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003eAs a background-to-midground stem plant, Alternanthera Ocipus adds warm color contrast against green planting, and looks best planted in groups rather than as single stems. It pairs naturally with other Alternanthera and Rotala varieties in nature-style, color-focused aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1a3a2a; border-top: 1px solid #c8d8c8; padding-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.92em;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMax Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e8–16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eLight Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e72–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eCO2 Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eCultivar (South America origin genus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #1a3a2a; font-weight: 600; width: 38%; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; background-color: #e8f3e8; color: #2c2c2c; border: 1px solid #c8dbc8;\"\u003eRounder leaves and more distinctive coloring than most AR varieties. Best planted in groups for full color impact.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Bunch","offer_id":52930683044151,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/alternanthera-ocipus","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}