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How to Sow Alternanthera:
How to Grow Alternanthera:
Light and Soil: Plant in full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained soil
Temperature: Alternanthera prefers a warm to hot climate
Appearance and Use:
About Alternanthera:
Pronunciation: al-ter-nan’the-rå den-ta’tå
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae); native to West Indies and Brazil
Common Name: Joseph's Coat
How to Grow Alternanthera
Alternanthera Germination Information
Alternanthera is the botanical name for Joseph's Coat How to Sow Alternanthera:- For best results, sow indoors leaving the seeds uncovered and maintaining temperatures of 68° F nights and 86° F days
- Sow outdoors in late spring, barely covering of seeds
- Seed germinates in 7-10 days, indoors or out
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Alternanthera:
Light and Soil: Plant in full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained soil
Temperature: Alternanthera prefers a warm to hot climate
Appearance and Use:
A dramatic foliage plant for beds, borders, and containers, these upright, spreading plants reach 16-20 inches tall and spread up to 3 feet wide. Smooth purple foliage is oval and pointed, 4 inches long and 31/2 inches wide, darkening dramatically with exposure to heat. In partial shade, the leaf color is burgundy-bronze
About Alternanthera:
Pronunciation: al-ter-nan’the-rå den-ta’tå
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae); native to West Indies and Brazil
Common Name: Joseph's Coat