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, it is possible to create a dense, red violet carpet of approximately 5-10cm in height. High light intensity and addition of CO2 improves the plants growth and overall appearance. Tropica 1-2-Grow Tissue Culture PlantsSmall plants with great success. Tropica 1-2-Grow are very young tissue cultivated plants grown in the Tropica laboratory. The plants are guaranteed to be free from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are totally harmless for sensitive shrimp and fish. The 1-2-Grow range offers a unique range of plants. Success with your aquarium depends largely on the proper plant choice. Tropica 1-2-Grow plants offer a myriad of plants which can be divided into smaller portions to cover a larger area. Plants are compact from the start so you will experience dense and beautiful growth, if you provide them with the correct fertiliser and CO2 from the start. The range is perfect for small and medium sized aquariums. Tropica 1-2-Grow Directions Carefully remove the plant from the cup and rinse off the growing media. Split the plant as required into 6-8 portions using your fingers or sharp scissors. Plant portions into the substrate using tweezers. Then watch them grow!