| Plant Culture Information (from GroLink) |
| Common Name: Alternanthera |
| Description: Colorful texture, foliage-type plant |
| pH: 5.5 - 5.8 |
| Temperature: 65-72ºF day and night |
| Light: Sun to partial shade |
| Irrigation: Moderate to moist |
| Planting: 4.5" Pot = 4-6 weeks w/ 1 cutting, Gallon = 6-8 weeks w/ 1-3 cuttings, 10-12" = 10-12 weeks w/ 3 cuttings |
| Rooting: 4-5 weeks |
| Pinching: One pinch after transplant, then only to shape plant |
| Fertilization: EC of .6-.9 and feed with 20-10-20 at 250-300ppm |
| Regulators: Not usually needed but use Bonzi if needed |
| Pest/Diseases: Watch for spider mites and whitefly |
| Usage: Groundcover or border plant in the landscape, combinations, or in hanging baskets |
Easy to grow.
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