How to prune alternanthera reineckii 'mini'

Year-round; trim when stems exceed 5–8 cm or begin to shade lower leaves. Use fine-tipped aquascaping scissors to cut stems just above a node. Replant trimmed tips directly into the substrate to propagate and fill in sparse areas.

Every 3–5 weeks depending on light and nutrient levels. Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a compact aquarium foreground plant that benefits from regular trimming to encourage dense, bushy growth and maintain its low profile. Without trimming it will stretch toward light and lose its compact form. Replant tip cuttings after each trim to fill gaps.

Use fine-tipped aquascaping scissors to cut stems just above a node. Replant trimmed tips directly into the substrate to propagate and fill in sparse areas.