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Amaranthus tricolor, Joseph's coat, Fountain plant

Amaranthus tricolor

Joseph's coat, Fountain plant
Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa and Asia
Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunOrnamental foliage

Tolerates heat, drought and poor soil; subject to root rot if kept too moist; over fertilization may cause dulling of foliage color.


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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/amaranthus_tricolor.htm