Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ 1-2-Grow!

Origin: South America
Usage: Foreground, Accent (red), Midground, Nano tanks, Street (Dutch style)
CO2: Medium
Light: Medium-High
Care: Medium
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Medium
Height: 2 – 12”
Width: 2 – 4”
Temp: 40 – 86F

Achieve stunning aquarium success with 1•2•Grow!—premium young plants cultivated in Tropica’s laboratory and guaranteed free from snails, algae, and pesticides, ensuring safety for sensitive shrimp and fish. These compact plants are ideal for small to medium aquariums, arriving ready to divide into portions for broader coverage. With proper CO2 and fertilizer, they deliver lush, dense growth, rewarding your patience with a vibrant aquascape. Choose 1•2•Grow! for clean, healthy, and hassle-free aquarium plants that elevate your aquatic environment.

How To Use:

1. Carefully take the plant out of the cup and thoroughly rinse off the growing media (agar) in a container of water.
2. Split the plant in 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Definitely use sharp scissors to separate any small foreground plants.
3. Plant the portions into the substrate using tweezers, then watch them grow!

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is a compact, dwarf aquatic plant known for its rich red color, offering a rare red accent for aquarium foregrounds. This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is ideal for small aquariums or as a foreground feature in larger aquascapes. With careful trimming, it can form a dense, red-violet carpet, making it a striking visual contrast to green plants.

This slow-growing plant thrives in submersed conditions, requiring moderate to high light, CO2 supplementation, and nutrient-rich soil for optimal health and coloration. Its bushy, low-growing stems reach up to 20 cm, and it can be propagated through top or lateral cuttings. While its slow reproduction rate makes it manageable, the Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ adds a bold touch to Dutch-style aquascapes and pairs beautifully with plants like Staurogyne repens for a stunning red-green contrast.