Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' | Compact, red aquarium plant for the foreground

Description

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is one of the most popular red aquarium plants for the foreground. It impresses with its intense red to pink tones and its very compact growth habit, which is particularly striking even in small aquariums. With its vibrant coloration, it creates a lively contrast to green plants and adds colorful accents to the layout.

As a slow-growing stem plant, A. reineckii ‘Mini’ is easy to care for, but requires good lighting and a regular supply of CO to develop its full color intensity. In aquascapes, it is often planted in groups to form dense, intensely colored mats.

Plant profile:
Genus: Alternanthera
Species: reineckii ‘Mini’
Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: Cultivar (breeding form)
Light requirements: medium to high
Temperature: 2228 C
Growth: slow
Location: Foreground
Height: up to approx. 10 cm
pH value: 58
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO requirement: 2030 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Tip:
The stronger the lighting and CO supply, the more intensely the red leaves glow. Regular pruning promotes compact, dense growth.

Conclusion:
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is a compact, intensely colored aquarium plant ideal for the foreground and for aquascapers who want to bring strong red tones into the tank.