AquaDepot Tissue Culture-Alternanthera reineckii "Mini"
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Care snapshot
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is a compact, intensely coloured stem plant prized for its deep red to burgundy foliage and low, bushy growth habit. Supplied as a tissue culture specimen, it arrives completely free of pests, algae, snails, and pathogens — making it an excellent choice for shrimp tanks and high-quality planted displays. Under strong lighting, good nutrition, and CO₂ supplementation, it develops vibrant colour and dense growth, creating a striking contrast against green plants and darker hardscape.
Portion Size: 1 tissue culture cup.
Key Features
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Tissue culture grown — 100% free of pests, algae, snails, and pathogens
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Compact red foliage creates a strong focal point and colour contrast
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Naturally bushy growth habit makes it ideal for foreground and midground planting
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Deep red to burgundy tones intensify under stronger lighting
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Responds well to regular trimming, encouraging dense and compact growth
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Entirely safe for shrimp, fish, and all other aquarium inhabitants
Care Requirements
Light: Moderate to High
CO₂: Recommended
Temperature: 20–28°C
pH: 5.5–7.5
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Difficulty: Moderate
Aquascaping Applications
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ is ideal for adding a vivid red accent to Nature Aquarium, Dutch-style, and detailed planted layouts. Its compact growth allows it to be used effectively in the foreground or midground, where small groups can create dense patches of colour without overwhelming the surrounding aquascape.
Plant individual portions slightly apart to allow each plantlet room to establish and develop. Regular trimming encourages lateral growth and helps create a fuller, more compact appearance, making it especially effective when contrasted with bright green carpeting or stem plants.
Pro Tip:
For the deepest red colour and most compact growth, provide strong lighting, consistent CO₂ injection, and a balanced fertiliser regimen containing both macro and micronutrients. A nutrient-rich substrate or root fertiliser tabs can further support healthy root development and long-term growth.
Note:
As a living plant, Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’ requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.
Acclimation: Float the bag in your tank for 15 minutes to equalise temperature, then plant directly in substrate.
Lighting: Most aquatic plants thrive at 0.5+ watts/litre with 6500K colour temperature for 6-8 hours/day.
Fertilising: Use a quality liquid fertiliser weekly. Root tabs help heavy root feeders.
CO₂: While not essential for most plants, CO₂ injection dramatically improves growth and colour.
Trimming: Regular trimming encourages bushy, healthy growth and prevents shading of lower leaves.
Dispatch: Plants are usually dispatched Monday to Friday from Perth, WA. During summer (Dec–Feb), dispatch is limited to early in the week (Mon–Wed) to avoid heat damage in transit.
Live shipping: Plants ship via Express Post with insulation and heat/cool packs as needed.
Live arrival guarantee: If your plants arrive unhealthy, send a photo within 24 hours of delivery for replacement or refund.
Tracking: You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
Hardware & consumables: 30-day return window for unopened items in original packaging.
Live items: Cannot be returned but are covered by our healthy arrival guarantee.
Refunds: Processed within 5 business days of receiving your return.
Need help? Contact us — we're real aquascapers based in Perth.
Will my plant survive the trip in summer/winter?
Yes — we ship via Express Post and add insulation plus heat or cool packs as needed. Most orders arrive within 1–3 business days. If anything goes wrong, our healthy plant guarantee kicks in.
Are these plants beginner friendly?
It depends on the species. Check the Care guide tab — we've tagged each plant with difficulty (Easy / Medium / Advanced). Most of our range is suited to beginners with basic lighting.
Do I need CO₂ for this plant?
Most aquatic plants we stock will grow without injected CO₂, but growth is dramatically faster and more vibrant with CO₂. The Care guide tab indicates whether CO₂ is required, recommended or optional.
What if my plant arrives damaged?
Send a photo to us within 24 hours of delivery and we'll replace or refund. That's our healthy plant guarantee.
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FAQs
Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.