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Alternanthera reineckii Pink

one of our most popular stems! great colours and potential

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£9.99
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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast

Description

Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' is one of the most striking colour plants you can add to a planted aquarium. Its leaves are a vivid contrast of olive-green on top and deep magenta-pink underneath — and under good light, the whole plant shifts toward rich red, creating a bold focal point that stands out against the greens of most aquarium plants.

Native to South America, it grows to 25–50cm tall and is best planted in groups of 5 or more in the midground or background, where the colour contrast has maximum visual impact. The more light you give it, the more intense the red becomes.

It's easy to propagate: simply trim the top 5–10cm and replant it in the substrate. This also encourages the mother plant to branch out and become bushier, giving you more colour coverage over time.

  • Position: Midground to background
  • Light: Medium to high (more light = deeper red)
  • CO2: Not required, but improves colour intensity
  • Height: 25–50cm
  • Origin: South America

Supplied as an established potted stem plant, ready to plant straight into your aquarium.

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

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Customers praised this vibrant aquarium plant for its "stunning colour" and healthy condition upon arrival. Most reviews highlighted excellent packaging and quick delivery. The plant adds striking pink/red contrast to green tanks. However, some customers reported leaf drop during establishment, with a few experiencing difficulties maintaining colour intensity or plant health long-term.

  • Stunning colour and came in the post very healthy, my favourite plant in the aquarium by far.
  • Beautiful healthy plant. Much bigger than expected. Arrived quickly and packaged nicely.
  • Beautiful plant from a very good and extremely helpful seller.
  • 5 stars: 107 (84%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 8 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
A
Alan M. (Leeds, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy

Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy. I’m positive that they’ll all be great when they grow more. Very pleased indeed and would recommend them to anyone wanting to add colour to their setup.

S
Sarah (Wigan, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Beautiful healthy plant

Beautiful healthy plant. Much bigger than expected. Arrived quickly and package nicely. Would order agaib

L
Lesley W. (Chichester, GB)
Beautiful addition to a green tank

Very healthy plant as always. Better than high street outlets

C
Cliff N. (Glenrothes, GB)
latest addition 💞

as always these plants arrived in great condition ...good roots and great size for immediate impact .

P
PHILLIP H. (Bournemouth, GB)
Redred

Plants arrived within 3 days Well packaged strong healthy plants they have grown 3 “ fast growing very pleased with them will order again

E
Ema M. (Ballymoney, GB)
Beautiful

Absolutely love my stem plants. Very healthy with really good roots. They've taken to the tank with no issues at all and brought much needed colour completely transforming my tank scape.

k
kevin b. (Bristol, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
good price

good price, size was exactly what I needed, can highly recommend these plants

T
Tracey w. (Godalming, GB)
Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect

Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect any different thank you

P
Paul G. (Lambeth, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Beautiful

Beautiful..

a
alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Plant not as good as previous plants all the

Plant not as good as previous plants all the leaves have been falling off .even moved into a different tank.Hope it revitalises it self.Alan

Hi Alan, we're sorry to hear about the issues with your plant. We have emailed you.

K
Kate (Belfast, GB)
Good healthy plants, quick delivery, well

Good healthy plant quick delivery, well packed, some if the leaves have dropped off but it seems to be coming round a bit now in my aquarium. Would recommend

W
Wendy

Beautiful plants 🌺
Quick delivery 🙏

K
Kevin M. (Crawley, GB)
Quality plants as usual

Quality plants as usual.

P
Philip D. (Telford, GB)
Aquarium plant

Needed plants to fill space . Delivered quickly, plant is strong and healthy and vibrant colour. Looks great in tank.

A
Adrian

Great products. Red one not doing so well but arrived in great condition so more likely down to me tjan tje product

C
Chris

Well packaged and plenty of growth

M
Mr

Great

J
Joey

Stunning colour and came in the post very healthy, my favourite plant in the aquarium by far.

G
Greg W. (Exeter, GB)
Beautiful Plant!

Beautiful plant from a very good and extremely helpful seller. As a beginner to aquascaping I needed to ask questions and this seller answered them all. Giving me confidence to continue and place an order. The order was delivered the next day and the plants were very healthy. I will certainly purchase from them again.

C
Carol K. (Manchester, GB)

Again, grat plant. Arrived in good order.

D
Dwain D. (Helmsley, GB)
Love the colour

I really love this plant but think because I am so new to real plants in my tank I was abit taken back by it, just getting it out of its pot and getting the stuff off the roots was stressing me out because the roots where well grown into it so every bit I took off had roots in it but it seems to be doing well need to research the plant more because roots are growing on the stems then they detach on there own not sure its ment to do that or not but I have just been replanting them

S
SHARON L. (Tamworth, GB)
AQUARIUM PLANT'S

ARRIVED WELL PACKED & LOOK GREAT 😊

Hi there! Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that your Alternanthera reineckii Pink arrived well packed and looking great in your aquarium. We hope it adds a pop of colour to your tank. Happy fish-keeping!

B
Brian H. (Colchester, GB)
so far excellent

Plants look great but it remains to be seen if they maintain redness

S
Stuart C. (Luton, GB)
Lovely colour

Lovely colour good size, another good buy

M
Mr D.T.T. (Loughborough, GB)
Nice colour

Really bright colour arrived in nice condition

K
Karolyne O.O. (Leeds, GB)

The plants are lovely and already in the tank.

A
Anonymous (Blyth, GB)
Striking colour

Beautiful plant, arrived well packaged and in great condition. Love the colour.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Is Alternanthera reineckii Pink easy to grow?

Yes, Alternanthera reineckii Pink is classed as an easy aquarium plant. It is a good choice if you want a colourful stem plant without moving into very demanding plant care.

Where should I place Alternanthera reineckii Pink in my aquarium?

Alternanthera reineckii Pink works best as a background plant, especially in planted groups where the pink and purple-red tones create strong contrast against green aquarium plants.

Does Alternanthera reineckii Pink need strong light?

Good light helps Alternanthera reineckii Pink develop stronger red and pink colouring. It can grow in easier setups, but brighter light will usually give the best colour.

How tall does Alternanthera reineckii Pink grow?

Alternanthera reineckii Pink can grow to around 25-50 cm tall, making it well suited to the background area of medium and larger planted aquariums.

Can Alternanthera reineckii Pink be propagated?

Yes, it is easy to propagate. Trim the top of the stem and replant the cutting into the substrate. This also encourages the original plant to produce more side shoots and become bushier.

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Alternanthera reineckii Pink

Rich red colour for your planted aquarium

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About this plant

Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' is one of the most striking colour plants you can add to a planted aquarium. Its leaves are a vivid contrast of olive-green on top and deep magenta-pink underneath — and under good light, the whole plant shifts toward rich red, creating a bold focal point that stands out against the greens of most aquarium plants.

Native to South America, it grows to 25–50cm tall and is best planted in groups of 5 or more in the midground or background, where the colour contrast has maximum visual impact. The more light you give it, the more intense the red becomes.

It's easy to propagate: simply trim the top 5–10cm and replant it in the substrate. This also encourages the mother plant to branch out and become bushier, giving you more colour coverage over time.

  • Position: Midground to background
  • Light: Medium to high (more light = deeper red)
  • CO2: Not required, but improves colour intensity
  • Height: 25–50cm
  • Origin: South America

Supplied as an established potted stem plant, ready to plant straight into your aquarium.

Preparing a potted plant

Gently remove the pot and growing wool, then follow the planting advice for this species.

Potted plant care guide
Delivery & live plant guarantee

Orders placed before 4pm Monday–Friday normally dispatch the same working day. Special-order items leave once all items are available.

Delivery options and charges · Returns and guarantees · Help with plants that arrived damaged

Customers praised this vibrant aquarium plant for its "stunning colour" and healthy condition upon arrival. Most reviews highlighted excellent packaging and quick delivery. The plant adds striking pink/red contrast to green tanks. However, some customers reported leaf drop during establishment, with a few experiencing difficulties maintaining colour intensity or plant health long-term.

  • Stunning colour and came in the post very healthy, my favourite plant in the aquarium by far.
  • Beautiful healthy plant. Much bigger than expected. Arrived quickly and packaged nicely.
  • Beautiful plant from a very good and extremely helpful seller.
  • 5 stars: 107 (84%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 8 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
A
Alan M. (Leeds, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy

Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy. I’m positive that they’ll all be great when they grow more. Very pleased indeed and would recommend them to anyone wanting to add colour to their setup.

S
Sarah (Wigan, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Beautiful healthy plant

Beautiful healthy plant. Much bigger than expected. Arrived quickly and package nicely. Would order agaib

L
Lesley W. (Chichester, GB)
Beautiful addition to a green tank

Very healthy plant as always. Better than high street outlets

C
Cliff N. (Glenrothes, GB)
latest addition 💞

as always these plants arrived in great condition ...good roots and great size for immediate impact .

P
PHILLIP H. (Bournemouth, GB)
Redred

Plants arrived within 3 days Well packaged strong healthy plants they have grown 3 “ fast growing very pleased with them will order again

E
Ema M. (Ballymoney, GB)
Beautiful

Absolutely love my stem plants. Very healthy with really good roots. They've taken to the tank with no issues at all and brought much needed colour completely transforming my tank scape.

k
kevin b. (Bristol, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
good price

good price, size was exactly what I needed, can highly recommend these plants

T
Tracey w. (Godalming, GB)
Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect

Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect any different thank you

P
Paul G. (Lambeth, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Beautiful

Beautiful..

a
alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
Fit:
Very bad
Very good
Plant not as good as previous plants all the

Plant not as good as previous plants all the leaves have been falling off .even moved into a different tank.Hope it revitalises it self.Alan

Hi Alan, we're sorry to hear about the issues with your plant. We have emailed you.

K
Kate (Belfast, GB)
Good healthy plants, quick delivery, well

Good healthy plant quick delivery, well packed, some if the leaves have dropped off but it seems to be coming round a bit now in my aquarium. Would recommend

W
Wendy

Beautiful plants 🌺
Quick delivery 🙏

K
Kevin M. (Crawley, GB)
Quality plants as usual

Quality plants as usual.

P
Philip D. (Telford, GB)
Aquarium plant

Needed plants to fill space . Delivered quickly, plant is strong and healthy and vibrant colour. Looks great in tank.

A
Adrian

Great products. Red one not doing so well but arrived in great condition so more likely down to me tjan tje product

C
Chris

Well packaged and plenty of growth

M
Mr

Great

J
Joey

Stunning colour and came in the post very healthy, my favourite plant in the aquarium by far.

G
Greg W. (Exeter, GB)
Beautiful Plant!

Beautiful plant from a very good and extremely helpful seller. As a beginner to aquascaping I needed to ask questions and this seller answered them all. Giving me confidence to continue and place an order. The order was delivered the next day and the plants were very healthy. I will certainly purchase from them again.

C
Carol K. (Manchester, GB)

Again, grat plant. Arrived in good order.

D
Dwain D. (Helmsley, GB)
Love the colour

I really love this plant but think because I am so new to real plants in my tank I was abit taken back by it, just getting it out of its pot and getting the stuff off the roots was stressing me out because the roots where well grown into it so every bit I took off had roots in it but it seems to be doing well need to research the plant more because roots are growing on the stems then they detach on there own not sure its ment to do that or not but I have just been replanting them

S
SHARON L. (Tamworth, GB)
AQUARIUM PLANT'S

ARRIVED WELL PACKED & LOOK GREAT 😊

Hi there! Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that your Alternanthera reineckii Pink arrived well packed and looking great in your aquarium. We hope it adds a pop of colour to your tank. Happy fish-keeping!

B
Brian H. (Colchester, GB)
so far excellent

Plants look great but it remains to be seen if they maintain redness

S
Stuart C. (Luton, GB)
Lovely colour

Lovely colour good size, another good buy

M
Mr D.T.T. (Loughborough, GB)
Nice colour

Really bright colour arrived in nice condition

K
Karolyne O.O. (Leeds, GB)

The plants are lovely and already in the tank.

A
Anonymous (Blyth, GB)
Striking colour

Beautiful plant, arrived well packaged and in great condition. Love the colour.

Product FAQs

Is Alternanthera reineckii Pink easy to grow?

Our care rating for this plant is Average. Check the lighting and planting guidance above to decide whether it suits your aquarium.

Where should I place Alternanthera reineckii Pink in my aquarium?

Alternanthera reineckii Pink works best as a background plant, especially in planted groups where the pink and purple-red tones create strong contrast against green aquarium plants.

Does Alternanthera reineckii Pink need strong light?

Good light helps Alternanthera reineckii Pink develop stronger red and pink colouring. It can grow in easier setups, but brighter light will usually give the best colour.

How tall does Alternanthera reineckii Pink grow?

Alternanthera reineckii Pink can grow to around 25-50 cm tall, making it well suited to the background area of medium and larger planted aquariums.

Can Alternanthera reineckii Pink be propagated?

Yes, it is easy to propagate. Trim the top of the stem and replant the cutting into the substrate. This also encourages the original plant to produce more side shoots and become bushier.