Alternanthera

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Alternanthera , Joyweeds,Josephs coat
• Flower – white
• Edible – sessilis are eaten as vegetables in parts of Asia
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Stems and leaves useful in eye trouble

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature About 62 to 77 degrees F.
• Water – Newly planted– For an indoor-grown plant, water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, but ensure the pot drains well after every watering by removing its saucer until all water has drained away.
• Light – Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives direct or indirect bright sunlight
• Fertilizer -Use complex fertilizer or top dressing with a reduced content of nitrogen. Fertilize during the vegetative season from March to August. Apply fertilizer approximately
• Pruning – After a week or two, once plants have adjusted to conditions indoors, pinch back

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Alternanthera
• Flower colour -white
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs