Scarlet Temple, also known as Alternanthera reineckii ‘Mini’, is a bold, red-leaved stem plant with compact, upright growth. It forms tight clusters of deep red foliage, making it a standout midground focal point in Father Fish–style tanks.
It doesn’t need CO₂ or root tabs — just deep soil, light, and time.
✅ Deep Red Color – Bold pop of color without additives
✅ Compact Growth – Easy to manage and trim
✅ Perfect for Midground Accents – Great layout contrast
✅ No Bottles Needed – Grown 100% naturally
✅ Safe for Inverts & Fry – Gentle cover zones
Lighting: Moderate
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Rich soil and sand cap
Placement: Midground
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tank Size: 5 gallons and up
“Stick it in the dirt and step back. The color will take care of itself.”
• Soil-grown, naturally rooted
• Harvested fresh and packed safely
• No chemicals, CO₂, or shortcuts
• Perfect for low-tech color-focused tanks
It arrived in great shape and shipping was quick. I'm unsure how its doing now though and what to do for it. Some leaves are melting, is 82° too warm for it maybe?
Excellent quality. Thanks Father Fish.
Great
One of my favorite plants so far it get so beautiful after some time, and it ships so quickly . But so does all products I order from here
Such a lovely plant
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