• Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
  • Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
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Alternathera reineckii 'Mini'

Deep burgundy-red mini Alternanthera — compact foreground colour accent

£7.99
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    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Cultivated

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow
    Description

    Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a compact, lower-growing form of the popular AR that stays more manageable in smaller planted tanks. The deep burgundy-red foliage creates strong visual contrast against surrounding green plants.

    It performs best under medium to bright lighting with CO2 supplementation, which intensifies the red tones and promotes bushy growth. Under lower conditions the colour fades and the stems become leggy, so it rewards a well-equipped setup. That said, it's more accessible than many demanding red plants, making it a good step up for aquascapers moving on from beginner species.

    Trim regularly to keep the growth compact and encourage branching. Plant in small groups in the foreground or midground.
    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.
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials
    Alternathera reineckii Mini - Compact Red Aquarium Plant Aqua Essentials

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Is Alternanthera reineckii Mini easy to grow?

    It is accessible for aquascapers stepping up from beginner plants. It needs medium lighting and ideally CO2, but is less demanding than many other red stem plants.

    Does it need CO2?

    CO2 is recommended for the strongest red colour and most compact growth. The plant survives without it but fades in both colour and vigour.

    How tall does Alternanthera reineckii Mini grow?

    It stays lower than the standard reineckii, reaching approximately 10–20cm depending on conditions. Regular trimming keeps it even more compact.

    Where should I plant it?

    Foreground to midground. The compact size and rich red colour make it ideal as a colour accent in the lower section of a planted layout.

    How do I propagate it?

    Trim the tops and replant as cuttings. The original stems will branch and build into a denser clump over time.