Description

Alternanthera is a vibrant, low-growing ornamental plant known for its stunning colorful foliage. Available in shades of red, purple, yellow, and green, it creates beautiful borders, patterns, and ground covers. Its dense, bushy growth makes any garden look lively and decorative.

Benefits of Alternanthera

✔ 1. Perfect for Borders & Landscaping
Creates beautiful edges along pathways, lawns, and flower beds.

✔ 2. Low Maintenance
Requires very little care — great for beginners.

✔ 3. Fills Empty Spaces Quickly
Grows fast and gives a lush, full look to gardens.

✔ 4. Adds Year-Round Color
Its bright leaves stay colorful in all seasons.

✔ 5. Ideal for Terrace & Balcony Gardens
Thrives well in pots, planters, and raised beds.

✔ 6. Air-Purifying
Helps improve air quality by absorbing toxins and releasing oxygen.

✔ 7. Heat Tolerant
Great for Indian climate; survives strong sunlight easily.Care Tips for Alternanthera

☀ Sunlight

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• More sunlight = brighter & richer leaf color

💧 Watering

• Keep soil slightly moist
• Water 2–3 times a week in summer
• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Add compost for best growth

🍃 Fertilizer

• Use organic compost or NPK (10-10-10) once a month
• Helps maintain color and bushy growth

✂ Pruning

• Trim every 20–30 days
• Encourages dense, compact shape

🌡 Temperature

• Grows best in 20–35°C
• Highly tolerant to heat