Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’ is a striking 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 Colors: Features stunning pink and red leaves with distinctive variegated veins, adding a splash of color to any aquarium.
- Compact Growth: Grows short and compact, ideal for creating vibrant, colorful foregrounds or carpets in aquascapes.
Optimal Conditions:
- High Light: Thrives under high light conditions, which help maintain its compact growth and vibrant coloration.
- Nutrient-Rich Environment: Requires a nutrient-rich environment to grow healthily and maintain its striking appearance.
Aquarium Benefits:
- Versatile Placement: Can be used as a foreground or carpet plant with proper maintenance and trimming.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Adds a unique and colorful element to aquascapes, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the aquarium.
Care and Maintenance:
- Regular Trimming: Requires regular trimming to maintain its compact form and prevent it from becoming leggy.
- Lighting and Nutrients: Under low light and nutrient-poor conditions, the plant may develop thin, leggy stems as it reaches for the light source.
Conclusion:
Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’ is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add vibrant color and compact growth to their aquariums. Its stunning pink and red leaves with variegated veins make it a standout addition to any aquascape. With proper care, including high light and a nutrient-rich environment, this plant can thrive and create beautiful, colorful carpets or foregrounds in your tank.
Enhance your aquarium with the vivid beauty of Alternanthera Rosanervig ‘Mini’ and enjoy the dynamic and striking visual impact it brings to your aquatic environment.
- Sold as a Tissue Culture package with vitamin liquid/gel
- Packaging May Vary! To be sent in either in vitro bag or cup
- Bag size: approx. 4 inches (yield many small plants)
- Sustainable growth aquarium plant species
- Great value! Nice specimen!
- Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro 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 emerge, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig’ / Telanthera Rosanervig |
Synonyms |
Alternanthera Rosanervig / Alternanthera cardinalis Variegata |
Common Name |
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 |