Alternanthera reineckii Mini

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic stem plant
• Origin: Cultivar
• Height: Approx. 5–15 cm
• Light Requirement: Medium to high lighting for best colour
• CO₂: Recommended for compact growth and colour intensity
• Placement: Foreground or midground

Overview:

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is a compact, low-growing variety of Alternanthera prized for its rich red to pink foliage and neat growth habit. Compared to standard Alternanthera varieties, ‘Mini’ features smaller leaves and shorter internodes, making it ideal for detailed aquascapes.

Its vivid colour provides excellent contrast against green plants and light substrates, allowing it to be used as a striking accent plant without overwhelming the layout.

Care and Growth:

This plant performs best under medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ injection, which helps maintain compact growth and enhances leaf pigmentation. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular liquid fertilisation are important to keep colours vibrant and growth healthy.

Propagation is simple: trim healthy stems and replant the cuttings into the substrate. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and helps maintain a dense, low profile.

Key Features:

• Compact Alternanthera with intense red to pink coloration
• Smaller leaves and shorter growth than standard varieties
• Excellent colour accent for planted aquariums
• Medium to high light and CO₂ recommended
• Ideal for foreground or midground placement
• Easy propagation via stem cuttings

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.