Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’ is a stunning aquatic plant known for its beautiful, eye-catching pink and red leaves with variegated veins running through its leaf structure. This plant grows short and compact, making it comparable to the well-known Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Appearance: Features striking pink and red leaves with variegated veins, adding a vibrant splash of color to any aquarium.
- Compact Growth: Grows short and compact, ideal for creating a dense, colorful carpet in your aquascape.
Optimal Conditions:
- High Light: Thrives under high lighting conditions, which help maintain its compact growth and vibrant coloration.
- Nutrient-Rich Environment: Prefers a nutrient-rich environment to support healthy growth and maintain its compact form.
Aquarium Benefits:
- Foreground Plant: Perfect for use as a foreground or carpet plant, providing a lush, colorful base for your aquascape.
- Visual Contrast: Adds a striking contrast to green plants, enhancing the overall visual appeal of your aquarium.
Care and Maintenance:
- Regular Trimming: Requires regular maintenance and trimming to maintain its compact shape and prevent it from becoming leggy.
- Lighting Requirements: Under low light conditions, the plant may grow thin, leggy, and taller as it reaches for the light source. Ensure adequate lighting to keep it compact and healthy.
Conclusion:
Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’ is an exceptional choice for aquarists looking to add a vibrant and visually striking plant to their aquarium. Its beautiful pink and red leaves with variegated veins make it a standout addition, while its compact growth habit makes it ideal for use as a foreground or carpet plant. With proper lighting and a nutrient-rich environment, this plant will thrive and enhance the beauty of your aquascape.
Transform your aquarium with the captivating colors and compact growth of Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’, and enjoy the stunning visual impact it brings to your underwater environment.
- Sold as small Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
- Bare-root Plants | approx. 1-2 stems, loose bare-root plants
- Bunched plants | approx. 1-2 stems fresh-cut plants with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants | approx. 1-2 fresh-cut plants with net pot and rock wool
- Young plants grow in a controlled laboratory environment
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, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig Mini’ / Telanthera Rosanervig Mini |
Synonyms |
Alternanthera Rosanervig Mini / Alternanthera Cardinalis Mini Variegata |
Common Name |
Mini Rosanervig Scarlet Temple |
Placement |
Foreground / Midground |
CO2 |
Not Required |
Growth Rates |
Medium |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |