• Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
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Alternanthera roseafolia Mini

Compact red foreground plant — stays under 15cm, ideal for nano tanks

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

Common name: Miniature Alternanthera

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Slow
Description

Alternanthera roseafolia Mini is a compact, slow-growing Alternanthera that stays naturally low, reaching around 10–15cm in height. The red stems contrast with green-topped leaves, creating a two-tone look that adds colour to the front of the tank without growing out of hand.

It suits foreground and nano tank placement thanks to its compact habit. Like most Alternanthera, it develops its strongest colour under medium to bright lighting with CO2 supplementation. Without CO2, the plant grows more slowly and the red tones are less vibrant but still visible.

Regular trimming keeps it bushy and compact. Plant in small groups for the most attractive display.
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.
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini

Customers praised this compact aquatic plant for its "beautiful colour" and vigorous growth. Most reported fast establishment with new roots within days and described it as "second to none" quality. Ideal for smaller aquariums, it adds a vibrant splash of colour. One customer noted disintegration after a few days.

  • Beautiful plant that will add a splash of colour to any aquarium
  • Plants growing quickly and have shown new roots within a few days. Colour is beautiful
  • Taken really well and has lots of new growth already! Really pleased
  • 5 stars: 10 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Raymond R. (Livingston, GB)
Alternanthera Reineckii mini

This is the dwarf Reineckii and its a beautiful plant and will add a splash of colour to any aquarium. I split this pot and planted in two places,it looks really good, if planted together it will look amazing too. I got this plant with others I ordered and I was absolutely delighted and impressed just by the packaging the plants came in. The delivery was really fast and the quality of the plants were second to none, I've never bought such high quality plants before. I certainly won't be buying ANY plants unless it's from Aqua Essentials it's a no brainer!

Raymond R. review photo
S
Samuel

Looks like a great specimen

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

Good colour and compact, Ideal for smaller aquarium's

J
James S.
Review

plants are growing quickly and have shown new roots within a few days. colour is beautiful, very happy with my purchase

D
David F.
Review

Lovely looking plant

J
John D.
Review

Nice little addition t my collection

R
Robyn D.
Review

Came looking lovely, taken really well and has lots of new growth already! Really pleased, would definitely purchase again

j
john s.
Review

good buy good value growing well

J
Jeannette B.
Review

As always, a strong and vigorous plant, free of snails. Gives a little splash of colour in my tank. Also, very importantly, snail free.

H
Helen T.
Review

This started to disintegrate after a few days.

J
John H.
Review

Good growth and strong colouring. Establishing well.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How small is Alternanthera roseafolia Mini?

It stays compact, reaching approximately 10–15cm in height. One of the smaller Alternanthera varieties, ideal for foreground placement or nano tanks.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is recommended to maintain the red colouration and encourage bushy growth. Without it the plant grows more slowly and the red tones are less intense.

Is it easy to grow?

Reasonably easy for a red plant. More forgiving than some demanding red species but still needs medium lighting and good water quality for best results.

How do I keep it compact?

Regular trimming encourages bushy, low growth. Without trimming it will grow taller and less dense over time.

Where should I place it?

Foreground to midground. Works well in groups of two or three stems, providing colour contrast against green background plants.

  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
  • Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
1 5

Alternanthera roseafolia Mini

Compact red foreground plant — stays under 15cm, ideal for nano tanks

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Average care Medium light CO2 recommended Foreground plant
£7.99
£7.99
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Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini
Alternanthera roseafolia Mini

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About this plant

Alternanthera roseafolia Mini is a compact, slow-growing Alternanthera that stays naturally low, reaching around 10–15cm in height. The red stems contrast with green-topped leaves, creating a two-tone look that adds colour to the front of the tank without growing out of hand.

It suits foreground and nano tank placement thanks to its compact habit. Like most Alternanthera, it develops its strongest colour under medium to bright lighting with CO2 supplementation. Without CO2, the plant grows more slowly and the red tones are less vibrant but still visible.

Regular trimming keeps it bushy and compact. Plant in small groups for the most attractive display.

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 compact aquatic plant for its "beautiful colour" and vigorous growth. Most reported fast establishment with new roots within days and described it as "second to none" quality. Ideal for smaller aquariums, it adds a vibrant splash of colour. One customer noted disintegration after a few days.

  • Beautiful plant that will add a splash of colour to any aquarium
  • Plants growing quickly and have shown new roots within a few days. Colour is beautiful
  • Taken really well and has lots of new growth already! Really pleased
  • 5 stars: 10 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
R
Raymond R. (Livingston, GB)
Alternanthera Reineckii mini

This is the dwarf Reineckii and its a beautiful plant and will add a splash of colour to any aquarium. I split this pot and planted in two places,it looks really good, if planted together it will look amazing too. I got this plant with others I ordered and I was absolutely delighted and impressed just by the packaging the plants came in. The delivery was really fast and the quality of the plants were second to none, I've never bought such high quality plants before. I certainly won't be buying ANY plants unless it's from Aqua Essentials it's a no brainer!

Raymond R. review photo
S
Samuel

Looks like a great specimen

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

Good colour and compact, Ideal for smaller aquarium's

J
James S.
Review

plants are growing quickly and have shown new roots within a few days. colour is beautiful, very happy with my purchase

D
David F.
Review

Lovely looking plant

J
John D.
Review

Nice little addition t my collection

R
Robyn D.
Review

Came looking lovely, taken really well and has lots of new growth already! Really pleased, would definitely purchase again

j
john s.
Review

good buy good value growing well

J
Jeannette B.
Review

As always, a strong and vigorous plant, free of snails. Gives a little splash of colour in my tank. Also, very importantly, snail free.

H
Helen T.
Review

This started to disintegrate after a few days.

J
John H.
Review

Good growth and strong colouring. Establishing well.

Product FAQs

How small is Alternanthera roseafolia Mini?

It stays compact, reaching approximately 10–15cm in height. One of the smaller Alternanthera varieties, ideal for foreground placement or nano tanks.

Does it need CO2?

CO2 is recommended to maintain the red colouration and encourage bushy growth. Without it the plant grows more slowly and the red tones are less intense.

Is it easy to grow?

Reasonably easy for a red plant. More forgiving than some demanding red species but still needs medium lighting and good water quality for best results.

How do I keep it compact?

Regular trimming encourages bushy, low growth. Without trimming it will grow taller and less dense over time.

Where should I place it?

Foreground to midground. Works well in groups of two or three stems, providing colour contrast against green background plants.