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product_id: 51346177
title: "Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica"
brand: "tropica"
price: "$30.90"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tropica"
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store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Compact growth, perfect for small spaces Enhanced growth with CO2 & high light Striking red-violet carpet effect Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica

**Brand:** tropica
**Price:** $30.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Transform your aquarium into a vibrant underwater masterpiece!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica by tropica
- **How much does it cost?** $30.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/51346177-utricularia-graminifolia-mini-parrot-blade-alternant-hera-reineckii-mini-tropica)

## Best For

- tropica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tropica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Growth Boost:** Thrives under high light and CO2 supplementation for lush appearance
- • **Vibrant Carpet:** Creates a dense, red-violet carpet 5-10 cm high with careful trimming
- • **Natural & Clean:** In vitro grown, snail and chemical-free for hassle-free planting
- • **Miniature Marvel:** Compact, slow-growing design ideal for small aquariums or foreground accents
- • **Versatile Elegance:** Perfect for both small tanks and large aquascapes seeking a splash of color

## Overview

Tropica's Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade is a slow-growing, compact aquatic plant that forms a stunning red-violet carpet up to 10 cm high. Ideal for small aquariums or as a foreground plant in larger setups, it thrives with high light and CO2, and arrives clean and snail-free thanks to in vitro cultivation.

## Description

This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate. It is particularly suitable for small aquariums or as a foreground plant in larger aquascapes. By careful trimming can you create a dense, red-violet carpet approximately 5 to 10 cm high. High light intensity and addition of CO2 improves the plants growth and overall apperance.

Review: Beautiful - Bought to fill a space in my aquarium and it has filled out beautifully. The blend of different colours is lovely and has grown quickly to a good size. Good quality product.
Review: Beautiful plants. - I love that these are snail and chemical free. I just rinse and plant. I got about 4 bunches and planted them into my aquarium. It's been about two weeks and they seem to be doing well, slight discoloration but they've not died.

## Features

- This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate.
- It is particularly suitable for small aquariums or as a foreground plant in larger aquascapes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008TQ06CO |
| Best Sellers Rank | 84,467 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 414 in Live Aquarium Plants |
| Brand | Tropica |
| Brand Name | Tropica |
| Colour | Red, Violet |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 218 Reviews |
| Expected Plant Height Unit | 10 Centimetres |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor usage | Outdoor |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Item weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Aquarium Fan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TROPICAREINECKII |
| Material Features | Natural |
| Material feature | Natural |
| Model Number | TROPICAREINECKII |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | In Vitro |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | tropica |
| Soil Type | Loam Soil |
| Special feature | In Vitro |
| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Unit Count | 1 Stück |

## Product Details

- **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Outdoor
- **Brand:** Tropica
- **Material feature:** Natural
- **Colour:** Red, Violet
- **Special feature:** In Vitro
- **Item weight:** 91 g
- **Sunlight exposure:** Partial Shade
- **Unit count:** 1 Stück
- **Expected plant height:** 10 Centimetres
- **Soil type:** Loam Soil

## Images

![Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816meXGByOL.jpg)
![Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x+P-6hqCL.jpg)
![Utricularia graminifolia Mini Parrot Blade/Alternant Hera reineckii 'Mini' Tropica - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CQU2A-OmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Whats the best water temperature for this plant?**
A: The tank should have good water quality with pH of 6.0-7.0, hardness of 3-8 dGH and temperature of 63-82 F. This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate. It is particularly suitable for small aquariums or as a foreground plant in larger aquascapes. By careful trimming can you create a dense, red-violet carpet approximately 5 to 10 cm high. High light intensity and addition of CO2 improves the plants growth and overall apperance.

**Q: can you tie this to driftwood?**
A: No, this stem plant need soil. To driftwood you can tie plants like Anubias, Java Fern, Bolbitis

**Q: brackish water?**
A: Are you asking if it grows in brackish water? I don't know. However, mine grew like Kudzo Weed in my fresh water aquarium. Many of its cuttings are now in other tanks...still growing well. I am a believer in frequent water changes, adequate CO2 and "hands out of the tank" at all times.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by A***R on 14 December 2024*

Bought to fill a space in my aquarium and it has filled out beautifully. The blend of different colours is lovely and has grown quickly to a good size. Good quality product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful plants.
*by J***E on 28 February 2024*

I love that these are snail and chemical free. I just rinse and plant. I got about 4 bunches and planted them into my aquarium. It's been about two weeks and they seem to be doing well, slight discoloration but they've not died.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Okay
*by B***3 on 21 February 2022*

Personally, tropical invitro has been hit and miss depending on how long the packs have been left on the shelf, so my advice is go to your LFS. I bought this on amazon and was lucky. I've lost monte carlo and s repens which have melted back. However my ARs haven't been doing too badly in my Juwel Rio 125. Personally, I'd try and source the emerse grown rockwool plants instead since they seem to be hardier.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-21*