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Alternanthera brasiliana (Brazilian Joyweed)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 20765



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Alternanthera
Species: Alternanthera brasiliana
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Purple
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
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Other names for this plant:
Alternanthera jacquinii
Alternanthera dentata
Gomphrena brasiliana
Achyranthes brasiliana



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