Alternanthera Reineckii is a stunning aquatic plant renowned for its vibrant red and purple hues. This striking plant adds a bold splash of color to any aquarium, making it a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts and hobbyists alike.
Key Features
- Scientific Name: Alternanthera Reineckii
- Common Name: AR, Scarlet Temple
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Leaf Color: Red to purple
- Growth Form: Upright, bushy
Unique Characteristics
Alternanthera Reineckii stands out with its striking red and purple foliage. It is a versatile plant that can be used as a focal point or to create vibrant color contrasts in your aquascape. Its compact, bushy growth makes it ideal for midground and background placements in your aquarium.
Ideal Conditions
To ensure the best growth and vibrant color for Alternanthera Reineckii, provide the following conditions:
- Light: Moderate to high intensity
- CO2: Beneficial for optimal growth
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
- Water Temperature: 20-28°C (68-82°F)
- pH Range: 5.5-7.5
Care and Maintenance
Alternanthera Reineckii is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists:
- Lighting: Ensure moderate to high light levels to maintain its vivid coloration.
- CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and color intensity.
- Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its bushy form and encourages denser growth.
- Fertilization: Frequent fertilization supports robust growth and overall health.
Aquascaping Uses
Alternanthera Reineckii is versatile and can be used in various ways:
- Midground Plant: Perfect for adding a splash of red and purple to the midground area.
- Background Plant: Can be used to create a striking backdrop.
- Accent Plant: Its vibrant colors make it an excellent focal point in aquascapes.
The red and purple leaves of Alternanthera Reineckii provide excellent contrast and visual interest, making it a great choice for both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.
Propagation
Propagation of Alternanthera Reineckii is straightforward. This plant propagates through stem cuttings. Simply cut a healthy stem and replant it in the substrate, where it will develop roots and grow into a new plant.
If you're looking to enhance your aquarium with a vibrant and eye-catching plant, Alternanthera Reineckii is an excellent choice. Its stunning red and purple hues, combined with its easy maintenance and growth, make it a standout option for creating a beautiful and dynamic underwater landscape.
Enhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in three convenient formats:
- Fresh-Cut Plants: Includes approximately 6+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots. Perfect for flexible planting arrangements.
- Fresh-Cut Bunched: Approximately 6+ fresh-cut stems without roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
- Fresh-Cut Potted: About 6+ fresh-cut stems without roots, securely potted in a net pot with rockwool, ensuring stability and healthy growth.
Choose the format that best suits your aquascaping needs and create a vibrant, lush underwater environment with our premium aquatic plants.
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
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Scientific Name |
Alternanthera reineckii / Telanthera Rosefolia |
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Common Name |
Scarlet Temple |
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Placement |
Midground / Background |
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CO2 |
Not required |
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Growth Rates |
Medium |
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Difficulty Level |
Easy |
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Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
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Can be grow emerged? |
Yes |
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Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
UPS Next Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
UPS expedited orders ship Monday through Wednesday only to ensure packages arrive within the same week and avoid weekend delays.
Please note that orders require 1–2 business days of handling time before shipment.
To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
Free Shipping
We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Puerto Rico
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Guam
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U.S. Virgin Islands
Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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Carrier delays
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High shipping volumes
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Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
Address Accuracy
Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate shipping address when placing an order.
Please ensure that your address is correct when using payment methods such as:
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Credit / Debit Card
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Orders returned due to:
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Incorrect address
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Refused delivery
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may not be eligible for a refund.
Order Cancellations
If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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Live plants
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Live animals
For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
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WHAT WE GUARANTEE
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
- Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
- Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised the vibrant red and magenta colors that "create a beautiful accent to a green tank." Plants arrived healthy with excellent packaging and fast shipping. Growth is "fast" with sturdy stems. Some noted color intensity varies, and one customer's goldfish ate all the plants. Occasional shipping delays or bent stems reported, but overall highly recommended.
- I love the brilliant magenta and pink colors - ideal for illuminating my aquascape's focal point.
- A bang for your buck! These plants create a beautiful accent to a green tank.
- The growth is fast and the color is nice. This is my new favorite plant.
M
My plants arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. I have added them to my aquarium. They have perked up and are acclimating well.
A
This plant is one week into its new aquarium and it is doing very great. I did my research on this plant before buying so I can get the best out of it. The growth is fast and the color is nice. I find the stem to be more sturdy than other stem plants as well. I don't use any CO2 in this tank and I use the same lighting that came with the aquarium when I purchased it. This is my new favorite plant and I will buy more for my other tanks.
S
Plants came very well packaged! And the plants are very healthy. My fish loves them, especially my angelfish. Very good communication with the seller! Thank you! Looking forward to get more plants in the very near future. Thanks again!!
A
The plants came very well packaged in a box with an aluminum blanket wrap and all the plants look very healthy. Ill update in a month on growth. Will buy again in future.
A
I bought these while they were $3.99 and WOW. A bang for your buck! These plants create a beautiful accent to a green tank and create an awesome shelter to the smaller fish to hide. They have great height and offer such great additions to planted tanks
S
This company does an absolutely phenomenal job with growing and packaging healthy plants. I live in the hot south and my plants always arrive healthy. This plant in particular wowed me because of the bright color. They were easy to plant and the bunches are generous. I have just made my fourth purchase with this company.
K
I love the brilliant magenta and pink colors of this plant - ideal for illuminating my aquascape's focal point. Thank you, APF!
P
I'm loving the color variations found in this plant. I purchased a BUY2GET1FREE and they all arrived healthy.
H
Even though the post office “bounced” it between two cities and it arrived late, I have to say the plant was in great shape! It was due to the great packing APF did. This was my fourth plant from them and once again it was a great experience. They are now my “go to” place.
V
Plants arrived in excellent shape and look better than in photo. Good packaging, good communication. Very happy with order thus far.
D
Love this plant. Came in great condition!
L
Plants arrived in ok condition. Leaves are more tan red than a deep crimson red. I am hoping that over time, the red will become more intense. I will note that my own photo of this plant looks much better than reality.
J
The stems looked pretty good when I got them. Just hope they transition okay to submerged growth.
W
No complaints at all. Plants came healthy and well kept. Not a single dead one at all. Not to mention the early delivery. Will buy from them again in the future.
R
Decided to add some Red colored plants to my 10 gallon tank. Going to mix the Alternanthera Reinecki in between the Staurogyne Repens . My plants arrived individually housed in a secure sealed plastic slip and there was no leaking what so ever. Ive only had them in the tank for a week or so but already there are roots running from the sides and front of the stems.I have pretty good lighting and Co2 and by dosing THRIVE twice a week it might make for a successful planting. This is my second attempt at planting a red plant and with the information I received from APF,Im hoping for the best.
M
They were pretty when I put them in, but by the end of the week my goldfish gobbled it all up. Literally not even a stalk survived. It was packed very nicely and arrived very quickly.
s
The plants I bought arrived alive and absolutely beautiful thank you very much I love them 😍
m
Still waiting
E
Amazing color and no melting very nice
D
I did the cheap shipping, and the plants suffered for it. Of the three plants that I purchased these were the most fragile, and didn't fare as well as the others. But if the delivery delay (completely out of the company's hands) then I'm sure they would have arrived in tip top shap.
A
I was looking online for fish and this site came up and I thought I would take a looksie. I was astounded by the generous pricing and thought .. What the hayyyy! I got them in less than a week and they are beautiful!
N
Received the plants very quickly and they were also very vibrant and healthy upon arrival. They were a bit bent and twisted from shipping, but should even out with time.
T
Liked them alot. Came super quick.
S
This plant has beautiful color. I ordered 2 and got the 3 free. It was shipped very fast and arrived in less than a week. Unfortunately, 1 of the 3 plants that arrived was falling apart when i removed it from the packaging.
B
Came in great condition and earlier than expected.
B
I have only had them a week, but so far so good. They arrived in well insulated packaging (cold at my location at time of delivery). I took advantage of the buy 2 get 1 free. The plants looked great when they arrived. I have lost a few leaves this week as expected but so far they are doing well. First time growing these so crossing my fingers.
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