🌿 Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' – Compact Red Stem Plant for Aquascaping

Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini', also known as Mini Scarlet Temple or by its synonym Telanthera Rosefolia Mini, is a compact, vibrant stem plant prized for its bold red coloration and dense, bushy structure. This variety is a top choice for aquascapers aiming to introduce dramatic contrast and color variation in the foreground or midground areas of planted tanks.

When provided with strong lighting, CO₂ injection, and nutrient-rich substrate, ARM develops vivid hues ranging from pink to deep burgundy, making it a standout in high-tech aquascapes. Its small size makes it ideal for nano and mid-sized tanks where detail and contrast are essential. Though naturally compact, it will grow taller over time if left untrimmed. Regular pruning is recommended to maintain its signature low, bushy appearance, making it ideal for high-detail aquascapes.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'

• Synonyms: Telanthera Rosefolia Mini

• Common Name: Mini Scarlet Temple, ARM

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, bushy stems

• Leaf Color: Intense pink, red, and burgundy tones under optimal conditions

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Highlight Trait: Dense coloration and small size for high-detail layouts

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Light Requirement: High

• CO₂ Requirement: Required

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Propagation Method: Replant trimmed stems

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Provides rich red color contrast in Nature-style and Iwagumi aquascapes

• Suitable for small tanks due to compact growth

• Enhances visual layering and depth in foreground and midground

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Bare-Root Plants: 1–2 small, loose, bare-root plants

• Bunched Plants: 1–2 plants with root bundled with foam and a plant weight

• Potted Plants: 1–2 plants rooted in rockwool and net pot

This listing features young plants grown in a controlled laboratory environment (ex-vitro), offering a clean, pest-free start ideal for experienced aquascapers ready to meet its advanced care requirements.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' is sensitive to environmental changes. Temporary melting or leaf loss may occur during acclimation. Consistent lighting, CO₂, and nutrients are essential for healthy recovery and coloration.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Never release live aquatic plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings and excess plants responsibly to prevent ecological disruption.

 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.

1. 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 
2. 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.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. 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
3. 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!
4. 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.