What is included in Alternanthera reineckii Pink?

This Scaped For You collection comes complete with all the plants, wood, and rock needed to recreate the layout shown, plus an easy-to-follow diagram showing where to position each plant and piece of hardscape in your aquarium.

What size aquarium is Alternanthera reineckii Pink designed for?

The recommended tank size is shown in the product title.

Does Alternanthera reineckii Pink need CO2?

CO2 injection is recommended for this layout to get the best results, encouraging stronger growth and vivid colouration. The plants will grow without CO2 but will perform significantly better with it.

Is Alternanthera reineckii Pink suitable for beginners?

This layout is rated Average difficulty and is best suited to aquascapers with some prior experience keeping planted aquariums.

How long does delivery take?

This is a special order item. Depending on plant availability, delivery typically takes 1–7 days from order. We offer Tracked 24 from £4.99 and DPD Express from £6.99. Orders placed before 4pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day where possible.

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Alternanthera reineckii Pink

one of our most popular stems! great colours and potential

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Quick Facts

Common name:

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size:

Growth rate: Fast

Description

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Standard: 5cm pot.
XL: 9cm pot. A larger supplied specimen of the same plant.

One selected potted plant is included. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally.

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.

Customers praised this vibrant aquatic plant for its "stunning colour" and healthy arrival. Most reported fast delivery, excellent packaging, and strong growth. However, some experienced leaf drop during acclimation or struggled with maintaining colour without proper lighting and fertilization. "Beautiful healthy plants" with great roots were common.

They look exactly like the photo when can you say that couldn't be happier
Stunning colour and came in the post very healthy, my favourite plant in the aquarium by far
Beautiful plant from a very good and extremely helpful seller

5 stars: 124 (85%)
4 stars: 10 (7%)
3 stars: 8 (5%)
2 stars: 2 (1%)
1 star: 2 (1%)

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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.

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Beautiful healthy plant

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

Beautiful addition to a green tank

Very healthy plant as always. Better than high street outlets

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

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

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.

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Lovely looking plant, looked very healthy and in

Lovely looking plant, looked very healthy and in great condition when it arrived.

Excellent, great condition when received and better now planted in my tanks, some snails but get them from most places tbh.

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Fantastic delivery and very healthy plants great

Plant was very good.

Plant was very good delivery was perfect packege was packed well

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great plants packed fast delivery look good in

great plants packed fast delivery look good in tank thank you

I mean they look exactly like the photo when can you say that couldn't be happier

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good price

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

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Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect

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

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Beautiful

Beautiful..

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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.

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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

Beautiful plants 🌺
Quick delivery 🙏

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Quality plants as usual

Quality plants as usual.

Aquarium plant

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

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

This plants last a few day only I have a co2 setup all the leaves just melted in a few days would not buy them again

Well packaged and plenty of growth

Great

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

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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Rich red colour for your planted aquarium

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Regular price: £24.99
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Pot size Standard (5cm pot) XL (9cm pot)

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About this plant

Choose your pot size

Standard: 5cm pot.
XL: 9cm pot. A larger supplied specimen of the same plant.

One selected potted plant is included. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally.

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.

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.

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