--- product_id: 385685915 title: "SubstrateSource Live Plant - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Red Stem Tissue Culture Aquatic Live Aquarium Plant - 100% Snail Free in Vitro Cup (AR Mini)" brand: "substratesource" price: "VT4976" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/385685915-substratesource-live-plant-alternanthera-reineckii-mini-red-stem-tissue-culture store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Vibrant red foliage Medium-high light & CO2 needed 100% snail-free tissue culture SubstrateSource Live Plant - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Red Stem Tissue Culture Aquatic Live Aquarium Plant - 100% Snail Free in Vitro Cup (AR Mini) **Brand:** substratesource **Price:** VT4976 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Transform your tank with a splash of red brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SubstrateSource Live Plant - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Red Stem Tissue Culture Aquatic Live Aquarium Plant - 100% Snail Free in Vitro Cup (AR Mini) by substratesource - **How much does it cost?** VT4976 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/385685915-substratesource-live-plant-alternanthera-reineckii-mini-red-stem-tissue-culture) ## Best For - substratesource enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted substratesource brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Optimized Growth:** Thrives under medium to high lighting with CO2 supplementation—perfect for the dedicated aquascaper. - • **Pure & Pest-Free:** Lab-grown tissue culture guarantees zero snails or pests, ensuring a pristine aquatic environment. - • **Striking Red Accent:** Elevate your aquarium with vivid, eye-catching red stems that create instant visual impact. - • **Versatile Placement:** Compact growth fits perfectly as foreground, midground, or background—tailor your aquascape effortlessly. - • **Ready-to-Plant Convenience:** Ships in a clean, easy-to-handle 2-inch cup with gel that rinses off quickly—start your aquascape without delay. ## Overview The Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' is a vibrant red aquatic plant grown via sterile tissue culture to ensure a pest-free start. Its compact size and dense growth make it ideal for any aquarium zone, requiring medium to high light and CO2 for optimal coloration. Delivered in a convenient 2-inch cup, it’s perfect for aquarists seeking a striking, healthy addition to their underwater landscape. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' is commonly sought after for its bright and vibrant red colors. - Its compact and dense growth allows it to be used in both large and small aquariums as either a foreground, midground or background plant, and looks great in any aquarium. - Medium difficulty care - Requires medium to high lighting, additional Co2 for coloration, and a regular nutrient schedule. - Tissue culture plants by SubstrateSource are grown in a state of the art laboratory specialized in propagating aquatic plants in vitro. They provide the best option to ensure that absolutely zero unwanted pests are introduced into your aquarium. - Ships in a 2 inch cup in tissue culture gel that should be removed before planting. Simply wash the gel away or soak the plant in water and squeeze the gel off with your fingers. ## Product Details - **Brand:** SubstrateSource - **Color:** Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Red Stem - **Sunlight Exposure:** Medium to high light - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count - **Product Care Instructions:** Gently Rinse off gel, split into multiple plantlets and plant as desired. - **Expected Plant Height:** 0.67 Feet - **Soil Type:** Substrate - **Moisture Needs:** Submerged or humid environment - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **UPC:** 731236586258 ## Images ![SubstrateSource Live Plant - Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' Red Stem Tissue Culture Aquatic Live Aquarium Plant - 100% Snail Free in Vitro Cup (AR Mini) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ThKFXZoXL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Growing great *by S***S on July 7, 2025* Why did you pick this product vs others?:I like this one because it is in the deep petri dish and have roots established. I have purchased cuttings that have not produced any growth when planted. These have all grown really well and I think the main reason for that is that they had established roots that could immediately pull nutrients. ### ⭐ Not as advertised *by A***R on July 22, 2025* Update: this was added to Fluval substrate and was used in other locations and this batch was the ONLY batch that got Millipedes.This was not as advertised for sure. The plants came in a tiny clump not even remotely close to a full cup and just thrown into a larger box. The hair looked pretty dead and was covered in jell but it made it a clump of mess with no root or stems.Here is a Pic of the clump and it is a far difference from the sales pics. I have small hands as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior Packaging and Product *by I***N on July 19, 2025* What a great company. The packaging was superb. The product arrived on time and perfect.We will use them again!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/385685915-substratesource-live-plant-alternanthera-reineckii-mini-red-stem-tissue-culture](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/385685915-substratesource-live-plant-alternanthera-reineckii-mini-red-stem-tissue-culture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*