Striking Variegated Alternanthera: Add a Pop of Color to Your Garden
- Common name:
- Reep Large Leaved White
- Regional name:
- Marathi - Pandhari Bhaji Mothi
- Category:
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Groundcovers, Shrubs
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae or Amaranthus family
- Light:
- Sun growing, Semi shade
- Water:
- Normal, Can tolerate more
- Primarily grown for:
- Foliage
- Flowering season:
- January, February, December, Flowers are inconspicuous
- Flower or Inflorescence color:
- White
- Foliage color:
- Variegated, Green, White
- Plant Height or length:
- Less than 50 cms
- Plant Spread or Width:
- 50 cms to 100 cms
- Plant Form:
- Spreading
- Special Character:
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- Good for Edges ie very small hedge or border
- Suitable for road median planting
- Hanging or weeping growth habit
- Good on seaside
- Plant name probably not correct
- Generally available in India in quantities of:
- Over hundreds
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Plant Description:
- This plant is a native of Brazil. It is a low, clustering ground cover. Twisted leaves are narrow, spatulate and blotched. Leaves colour is deep green with distinct white markings. Ideal for carpet bedding. One of the basic plants for any landscape. Used for making small edges, framing other plants and alphabet writing in the landscape. Plants flower during winters (short day length).
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Growing tips:
- Are eay plants to grow. They like full sunlight and lots of water. Plants grow and spread quickly. Soils should be well prepared if the plants are to last for many years. Cuttings can be done once in a while to keep plants in shape. Plants flower in winter. Flowers are unattractive and spoil the show. Plants should be cut back and fertilized just after winter to get back original form and color