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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

Common Names add Calico Plant edit | delete Brazilian joyweed edit | delete 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   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Can be invasive edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Alternanthera jacquinii
Alternanthera dentata
Gomphrena brasiliana
Achyranthes brasiliana



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