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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snow on the Mountain' | Alternanthera ficoidea Family: Amaranthaceae Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Joyweed Origin: South America         Beautiful Variegated pink leaves. Takes both sun or shade, perfect accent plant that attracts attention of everyone who's passing by. Similar plants: |  |
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6218 Alternanthera ficoidea - var. True Yellow (Chartreuse) Chartreuse Josephs Coat. Attractive glossy narrow leaves emerge chartreuse in spring, turning yellow in color the rest of the year. A mounding, dense plant presenting cupped and crinkled bright yellow leaves; small white flowers in summer; best color in full sun; great in containers. This plant does best in full sun to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. Foliage color is most vivid in sun, colorful attractive foliage, shade-tolerant, low maintenance.Alternantheras are grown exclusively for their colorful foliage. Spreading foliage mounds to 12-30" tall. Common names are all in reference to the often brilliantly colored leaves which provide foliage contrast to gardens and container plantings. Best foliage colors are developed in full sun. May also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy. RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is not certified for shipping to California.
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 | 6333 Alternanthera ficoidea Party Time Large splashes of bright pink adorn the leaves of this colorful Joseph's Coat. Party Time Alternanthera makes a statement spilling from containers, baskets, and in the garden where its color will show off until frost. These tender tropicals are great for shadier areas preferring midday and afternoon shade or light shade all day. Alternantheras are generally small, herbaceous, shrub-like, tropical perennials often selected for their great foliage color. They can be successfully overwintered in a well lit area indoors where not hardy. Alterantheras have been known to survive mild winters into zone 9 if given a protected site, an appropriate mulch, and excellent winter drainage.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is not certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
 | 6201 Alternanthera ficoidea Watermelon Perfect colorful plant for small spaces and ground cover in both sun or shade locations, this rare variety has amazing colorful foliage with a combination of red, pink, orange, yellow and green! Very rare form that we call "Watermelon".Alternantheras are grown exclusively for their colorful foliage - usually rich purple to burgundy leaves. Spreading foliage mounds to 12-30" tall. Common names are all in reference to the often brilliantly colored leaves which provide foliage contrast to gardens and container plantings. Best foliage colors are developed in full sun. May also be grown indoors as a houseplant. Pinching stems or shearing will keep plants compact and bushy. RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is not certified for shipping to California.
Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
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