Alternanthera Red Carpet

This grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions.

Alternanthera red carpet. Alternanthera commonly referred to as joseph s coat or joyweed is a greenery favorite. Also called joseph s coat this plant is grown for their durability and brilliantly colored and textured foliage. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. Alternanthera red carpet photo courtesy of dummen orange.

Red carpet are not prone to many diseases but watch for botrytis while the days are short. It blooms on and off all year but you may never notice. Grown for foliage as a focal point or in a mass planting. Wholesale alternanthera red carpet rooted plug liners 800 436 6248.

18 inches high by 24 inches wide. Send by email printer friendly version. About red carpet alternanthera. The small pale flower buttons are held in the leaf axils where they are nearly indistinguishable from the foliage unless.

Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about alternanthera calico plant joseph s coat parrot leaf alternanthera ficoidea red carpet supplied by member gardeners in the pla. The variegated foliage makes a stunning addition in containers and landscape beds. The slow growth of this red miniature acquatic plant makes it unique as compact foreground plants are to small tanks with its bushes setting an accent to the overall look. Alternanthera reineckii mini is a delicate dwarf variant of the stem plant alternanthera reineckii.

A single plant makes a mound about 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide. Amaranthaceae cultivars red carpet nursery availability 1 3 of 3. Alternanthera red carpet. Nursery name city state province.

These frost tender perennials are grown as annuals and range in size from 2 inch dwarfs to 12 inch mounds of foliage. It is a demanding low growing aquatic plant that displays colorful hues on its leaves. Upright dark stems with dark green margins surrounding pink veins and yellow highlight. Alternanthera cultivars red carpet alternanthera cultivars red carpet scientific name.

Habit and growth rate. Alternanthera joseph s coat red is a slender leaved perennial with shades of burgundy.