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Alternanthera, Calico Plant, Chartreuse Joseph's Coat, Golden Parrot Leaf 'Aurea'

Alternantheraficoidea

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Alternanthera ficoidea by KevinReiner
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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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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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 softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Lithia, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Clarkesville, Georgia

Hoboken, Georgia

Tucker, Georgia

Longview, Texas

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