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Alternanthera - Varieties

(Family: Amaranthaceae)-  Snow Ball,  ficoidea, dentata Ruby, Party time

Excellent filler plant used for its colorful foliage. Its habit ranges from compact mounds (6-12 inches tall) and low sprawling types to upright (2-3 feet) hedge forms. It grows best in full sun and is a tender plant. Takes both sun or shade, perfect accent plant that attracts attention of everyone passing by. This ground hugging and evergreen groundcover is usually grown for its brilliant foliage. Two colour variations are available - one form has brownish red and green leaves with shadings of pink; the other has green and yellow leaves. The flowers of this plant are very insignificant, bearing small bracts on a single stalk. These are best cut off, to allow the plant to concentrate on it’s foliage. An attractive border plant or groundcover. About 10cm high, 1m spread.
Although Alternanthera can usually only be found during the warmer months in nurseries, it can be grown all year round. Grows best in full sun and in good soil this plant will respond handsomely. Fertilizing should be done with a water soluble variety so as not to burn the foliage. Can be clipped occasionally to form a neat low edging.