This is a small version of the Alternanthera genus which is well suited for small to medium planted aquariums, best used as a foreground plant as it has a compact growth. Given its slow growth rate, it requires a lot of light and the addition of CO2 will give her a nice red-violet colour.
Aquascaping Plants
Intermediate
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’
Quick facts
Type
Stem plant
Common name
Alternanthera reineckii Mini
Origin
Cultivar
Growth rate
Medium
Height (cm)
10 cm
Aquarium area
Foreground
Temperature (oC)
22 - 28°C
Light
Medium
CO2
Medium
Quick facts
Type
Stem plant
Common name
Alternanthera reineckii Mini
Origin
Cultivar
Growth rate
Medium
Height (cm)
10 cm
Aquarium area
Foreground
Temperature (oC)
22 - 28°C
Light
Medium
CO2
Medium