{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-mini-freshwater-plant","title":"Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mini'\u003c\/strong\u003e (AR Mini) is a compact, vivid red stem plant that brings a bold splash of color to the front of a planted aquarium. Grown as pest-free tissue culture, it stays low and bushy, making it one of the most popular accent plants for nano and aquascaped tanks. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a lush layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — rewarding, but shows its best color with good light and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to midground; trim regularly to keep it compact and encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high. More light = deeper red and tighter, more compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended for the most vivid color and dense form, but it will grow without it (slower and greener).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds well to an iron-rich, complete fertilizer dosing routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown and pest-free — no snails, algae, or pesticides. Rinse the gel off the roots before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera reineckii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAR Mini, Scarlet Temple 'Mini'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSouth America (cultivated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCompact stem plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eForeground \/ Midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRecommended (not required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePink to deep red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e68–82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #C8E6C9;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAquascaping \u0026amp; Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAR Mini's red foliage pops against green carpets and stems. It pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen carpets like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-acicularis-freshwater\"\u003edwarf hairgrass\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground stems like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rotala-vietnam-hra-rotundifolia-live-freshwater-plant\"\u003eRotala\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy epiphytes like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant\"\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's completely safe with fish, shrimp, and snails — in fact, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003edwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e help keep the leaves clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpet plants → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dwarf-hairgrass-eleocharis-acicularis-freshwater\"\u003eDwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor contrast stems → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rotala-vietnam-hra-rotundifolia-live-freshwater-plant\"\u003eRotala Vietnam H'ra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanup crew → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/assorted-dwarf-neocaridina-shrimp\"\u003eNeocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore plants → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eFreshwater Aquarium Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes AR Mini need CO2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt doesn't strictly require CO2, but injected CO2 (plus medium-high light) produces the most compact growth and the deepest red color. Without CO2 it grows slower and leans more green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really pest-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a lab-grown tissue culture plant, it arrives free of snails, algae, and pesticides — just rinse the gel from the roots before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeground to midground. Plant individual stems with a little spacing and trim the tops regularly to encourage a dense, bushy clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the brightest red?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh light, CO2, and a consistent iron-rich fertilizer routine bring out the most intense coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48798847467739,"sku":"8805000","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_b7a41b1d-d951-4ff9-84e3-f92423338715.jpg?v=1779391289","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/alternanthera-reineckii-mini-freshwater-plant","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}