Also called bloodroot, Alternanthera Ficoidea is grown very well as a houseplant. The 'Party Time' variety has unique pink variegated foliage. We love it for its rapid growth and compact habit. It is recommended to pinch the ends of the stems (like a basil) to encourage its branching and the development of its dense foliage. During its growing period (summer), it prefers cool soil. Therefore, it is important to water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, without being soggy.
Attention! Risk of toxicity if swallowed.
- Family: Amaranthaceae.
- Origin: South America and Mexico
- Watering:
- Fall-Winter: Allow the surface of the soil to dry between waterings
- Spring-Summer: Keep the soil slightly damp.
- Ambient humidity: High.
- Type of potting soil: Light and draining.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, West or South
- Rapid growth.
- Temperature: Average, never below -9ᵒC.
- Between 16ᵒC and 18ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Cultivated in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
