Alternanthera Reineckii Mini

🌿 Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' (ARM) – The Ultimate Red Foreground Plant

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', also known as Mini Scarlet Temple, is the most sought-after compact red stem plant in the aquascaping hobby. Unlike the standard version, the 'Mini' variety stays low to the substrate, forming a dense, bushy carpet of intense violet and burgundy foliage that provides a stunning contrast against green mosses and grasses.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

• Common Names: Mini Scarlet Temple, AR Mini, Telanthera Rosefolia Mini

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Difficulty: Intermediate

• Placement: Foreground to Midground

• Propagation: Cuttings (simply replant trimmed stems)

🌱 Growth & Propagation

To achieve the signature deep red coloration seen in Dutch-style aquascapes, we recommend the following parameters:

• Lighting: High-intensity LED lighting is essential to prevent "legginess" and maintain compact growth.

• CO2 Injection: Highly recommended to ensure the plant thrives and maintains its vibrant pigment.

• Nutrients: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate and regular iron supplementation to enhance leaf redness.

• Trimming: Regular pruning encourages side shoots, leading to a thicker, bushier appearance.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Bare-Root Plants: 1–2 small, loose, bare-root plants

• Bunched Plants: 1–2 plants with root bundled with foam and a plant weight

• Potted Plants: 1–2 plants rooted in rockwool and net pot

This listing features young plants grown in a controlled laboratory environment (ex-vitro), offering a clean, pest-free start ideal for experienced aquascapers ready to meet its advanced care requirements.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' is sensitive to environmental changes. Temporary melting or leaf loss may occur during acclimation. Consistent lighting, CO₂, and nutrients are essential for healthy recovery and coloration.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Never release live aquatic plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings and excess plants responsibly to prevent ecological disruption.