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Alternanthera ficoidea 'Party Time'
| Family Name: | Amaranthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Alternanthera tenella 'Party Time' |
| Common Name: | Joseph's Coat, Calico Plant, Parrot Leaf, 霓虹苋 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous plant grows about 0.3 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are arranged in opposite pairs, oval, green with hot pink blotches. Some leaves are totally pink in color. |
| Flowers | Flowers are white and small, insignificant. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 362 |
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| Species ID | 1658 |
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