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Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Joseph's Coat, Parrot Leaf 'Snowball'

Alternantheraficoidea

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Genus
Alternanthera (al-ter-NANTH-ur-uh)
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Species
ficoidea (fy-KOY-dee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

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