Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ – Tissue Culture Aquarium Plant – Tropica

Bring rich red-violet color and compact elegance to your aquascape withAlternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ – Tissue Culture. This miniature variety of the classic Alternanthera is specially prized for its slow, compact growth and intense coloration, making it an excellent choice for small aquariums or foreground placement in larger planted tanks.

Grown and delivered directly from a sterile laboratory environment, this tissue culture plant arrives healthy, pest-free, and ready to thrive in your aquarium.

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Overview

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ features small, dense leaves with stunning red to violet tones. With proper care, trimming, and nutrient support, it can form a low, vibrant carpet approximately5–10 cm (2–4 inches)tall. High light and CO₂ supplementation greatly enhance coloration and growth density.

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Key Features

• Compact Growth:Naturally small leaves and slow growth rate

• Striking Color:Deep red-violet tones under proper lighting

• Foreground Favorite:Ideal for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes

• Tissue Culture Quality:Lab-grown for maximum health and purity

• Shrimp-Safe:Free from snails, algae, and pesticides

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Benefits

• Adds bold color contrast to green aquascapes

• Allows precise layout control due to compact size

• Perfect for detailed foreground or accent planting

• Reduces risk of pests and algae introduction

• One cup can cover a large area when divided properly

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Care Guide

Lighting
High light recommended for best color and compact growth.

CO₂
Strongly recommended. CO₂ greatly improves density and coloration.

Water Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

pH Range
6.0 – 7.5

Placement
Foreground or midground in larger aquariums.

Substrate
Nutrient-rich substrate preferred.

Growth Rate
Slow to moderate.

Care Level
Moderate.

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How to Plant (Tissue Culture Instructions)

1. Remove the plant carefully from the cup.

2. Rinse thoroughly to remove all nutrient gel.

3. Divide the plant into6–8 small portionsusing sharp scissors.

4. Plant each portion into the substrate using tweezers.

5. Provide strong light, CO₂, and nutrients for best results.

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Why Choose Tissue Culture?

• 100% snail-free and algae-free

• Safe for shrimp, fish, and sensitive tanks

• Higher success rate compared to farmed plants

• Cleaner start for new aquascapes

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Ideal For

• Nano aquariums
• High-tech planted tanks
• Foreground carpeting
• Shrimp aquariums
• Aquascapers seeking vibrant red plants

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Important Notes

• Color intensity depends on light and CO₂

• Initial adjustment period is normal

• Growth is slow but rewarding with patience

• Each cup contains many young plants, not one single clump

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