Alternanthera Rosanervig Mini Compact Pink-Red Accent Plant for Foreground to Midground Aquascaping

Alternanthera Rosanervig Mini is a striking, small-leaved cultivar of the popular Alternanthera family, prized for its vivid pink to red coloration and compact growth habit. Ideal for nano tanks and high-impact foreground to midground layouts, this miniature variety features pronounced pink veining on each leaf, adding a dramatic contrast against green aquatic plants.

Under high light and CO, this plant displays its most intense hues and maintains a low, bushy formperfect for creating vibrant patches of color or framing hardscape elements in nature-style aquascapes.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Alternanthera reineckii ‘Rosanervig Mini’

• Common Name: Alternanthera Rosanervig Mini

• Growth Form: Compact stem plant with small, elliptical leaves

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Light Requirement: Medium to high

• CO Requirement: Recommended for best coloration and growth

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Color: Pink to red leaves with distinctive pale veining

• Temperature Range: 72F to 82F (22C to 28C)

• pH Range: 6.07.5

Propagation & Growth Details:

Nutrient Substrate:
Required Thrives with nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs

Can Be Grown Emersed:
Yes Slower growth and greener coloration when grown emersed

Growth Habit:
Typically grows to 38 inches (720 cm). Regular trimming is essential to maintain its compact, bushy shape. Without enough light, stems may become leggy and overly tall.

Aquascaping Benefits:

• Color Anchor: Adds brilliant pink-red contrast in planted layouts

• Compact and Controllable: Perfect for nano tanks and fine detailing in larger scapes

• Works Well in High-Tech Setups: Responds beautifully to strong light and CO injection

• Enhances Depth: Visually draws the eye and enhances aquascape dimension

What Youll Receive:

Sold as Bare-root Plants, Bunched Plants, or Potted Plants:

• Bare-root plants | Approx. 1-2 loose bare-root stems

• Bunched plants | Approx. 1-2 rooted stems bundled with foam and plant weight

• Potted plants | Approx. 1-2 rooted stems in a net pot with rock wool

Disclaimer:

Pictures are for reference only. Actual plants may vary in size and color depending on environmental conditions. Unless otherwise stated, we do not guarantee plants to be free of pests, pesticides, or to be in a specific growth form (submerged or emersed).