Top

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

Alternate Names:

1/5

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a great foreground option that can form tidy low growth and add texture, especially when given stable conditions and patience. It adapts well with or without CO₂.

Care At-A-Glance

Difficulty: Simple to moderate

Type: Bushy stem

Size: Rarely exceeding 30cm; often shorter

Position and Usage: Foreground to midground

CO2 Requirements: Advantageous, but not required

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate depending on lighting and CO2 levels

Lighting: 3/5 - 5/5

Water Conditions: 23 - 28°C (tropical; heater recommended)

Propagation/Reproduction: Make cuttings from stem or branch with nodes and replant Special Requirements: Adaptable to a wide range of water parameters; soft, slightly acidic water preferred. Iron supplementation is highly recommended for maintaining colour and for overall health and growth