Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' - Vibrant Red Foreground Plant for Aquariums

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is a vibrant red, compact aquarium plant widely used in Dutch-style and high-tech Nature-style aquascapes. It is one of the few true red plants suitable for the foreground due to its small size and slow, bushy growth habit.

With proper CO₂ injection, high light, and nutrient-rich substrate, this plant develops intense red to burgundy tones, especially in newer leaves. In lower-tech setups, the colours may fade and the plant may grow more leggy.

Its low, horizontal growth makes it ideal for foreground or midground zones in small or large tanks alike. It pairs beautifully with green carpet plants like Monte Carlo or Eleocharis to provide striking visual contrast.

Regular trimming promotes compact growth and helps prevent vertical sprawl. Plant individual stems or small clusters a few centimetres apart for best coverage.

Key Benefits of Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini':

• Red aquarium plant: Adds vivid red and green hues to aquarium foregrounds
• Compact aquascaping plant: Grows compact and miniature in size when submerged
  
• High light red aquatic plant: Requires high light conditions for vibrant color and healthy growth

Make your aquarium stand out with Alternanthera 'Mini', the ideal red stem plant to bring bold color and dynamic texture to your aquascape.

Pair with CO₂ kits and liquid fertiliser to achieve deep red foliage.