🌸 Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink Sunset’ – A Radiant Mutation of Underwater Elegance

Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink Sunset’ is a breathtaking new mutation of the beloved Alternanthera reineckii, first introduced to the United States by Aquarium Plants Factory nursery in 2021. At first glance, this hybrid resembles Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig', but its finer stems and elegantly narrower leaves set it apart as a distinct masterpiece of color and form.

Under strong light and nutrient-rich conditions, ‘Pink Sunset’ reveals a stunning gradient of magenta and rose-pink hues that shimmer through the water—making it one of the most striking stem plants for vibrant, artistic aquascapes.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink Sunset’

• Common Name: Pink Sunset Alternanthera

• Origin: Cultivar; introduced by Aquarium Plants Factory nursery (U.S.A., 2021)

• Form & Texture: Upright stem plant with slender, lanceolate leaves featuring glossy pink-to-magenta undersides and greenish tops.

• Growth Height: 20–40 cm – perfect for midground to background placement.

• Growth Rate: Moderate – responds well to trimming and replanting.

• Temperature Tolerance: 20–28°C – ideal for tropical aquariums.

• Water Conditions: pH 6–7.5 | Soft to moderately hard water.

• Difficulty Level: Moderate – thrives with consistent lighting and nutrients.

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting Needs: Medium to high light required to maintain vivid pink coloration.

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Supplemental CO₂ and regular fertilization enhance color and density.

• Propagation: Simply cut and replant healthy stem tops; roots form easily in substrate.

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for vigorous root growth.

• Can Grow Emersed: Yes – produces compact leaves in humid terrarium or paludarium conditions.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Adds a radiant pop of pink and magenta contrast against green backgrounds.

• Ideal for creating a vibrant focal point in Dutch or nature-style aquascapes.

• Complements Ludwigia palustris, Rotala H’ra, and Bucephalandra varieties beautifully.

• Excellent for colorful mid- to background groupings or accent highlights.

📦 What You’ll Receive

Choose from our selection of fresh, nursery-grown Alternanthera reineckii ‘Pink Sunset’:

• Loose Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 6 unrooted, freshly trimmed stems.

• Fresh Cut Bunched: About 6 stems, neatly bundled with foam and a plant weight, without root.

• Potted Plants: Around 6 fresh-cut stems, without root in a net pot with rock wool.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Some initial leaf melt or slight color fading may occur during shipping or acclimation. This is normal—new growth will quickly regain vivid pink hues under stable lighting and nutrient conditions.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plant Owner

Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Please check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways.
Never release aquarium plants into the wild.

 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.