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Brazilian Red Hot Alternanthera Plant

9.99
  • - Joseph's Coat
  • - Height: 12-14 inches
  • - Growing Zones: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Part Shade-Full Sun
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Brazilian Red Hot Alternanthera Plant
Plant Features

Brazilian Red Hot Alternanthera is the fiery, tropical stunner your garden deserves! With its bold, magenta-pink foliage that practically glows, this plant adds an instant pop of color to any landscape or container. Its upright, bushy form and vibrant leaves make it a show-stopping choice for anyone looking to bring a splash of the tropics right into their garden.

This heat-loving, sun-thriving plant stays vibrant and lush all season, standing up beautifully to warm weather and adding warmth and energy to any arrangement. Perfect for mixed containers, borders, or as a standalone statement, Brazilian Red Hot is here to add a touch of the exotic with minimal care required.

Grown without harmful pesticides, so it’s good for your space and the planet. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving, ready to bring its impressive presence right to your doorstep!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted during any frost free period

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back growing tips regularly to encourage bushiness
  • - Trim to maintain desired shape and size

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
  • - Monitor for diseases such as leaf spot and root rot

Light Requirements:

  • - Needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily for best color development

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Can tolerate heat but may require more frequent watering

Companion Plants for Alternanthera:

  • - Coleus: These colorful foliage plants complement Alternanthera's vibrant leaves
  • - Petunias: Beautiful flowering annuals that provide abundant blooms throughout the season
  • - Euphorbia: Adds interesting texture and complements Alternanthera's growth habit
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Medium
Mature Spread 12-18 inches
Habit Mounded
Foliage Color Burgundy
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden, Cottage Garden, Tropical Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point, Texture
Pet Friendly Yes
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil

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nice plant

These are one of my favorites. They come small but with plenty of sun they will grow into a beautiful plant with lots of color.

From gina | July 01, 2023


Brazilian red hot Alternanthera

I love the not-so-common plants GrowJoy offers. My 5 plants arrived in excellent condition and are thriving in my garden. I can’t wait until Spring to see some growth and beautiful foliage!

From anonymous | October 01, 2022


Ouch, did not arrive looking well

All of the other plants I ordered arrived healthy and in great condition, this was the exception. It was barely alive and so so tiny...and it's still barely alive and struggling. Really disappointed in such an unhealthy baby plant.

From Shauna | May 15, 2022


Brazilian Red Hot Altermanthera Plant

One of my favorite plants from GrowJoy. It has so many beautiful colors. Really stands out in the garden.

From anonymous | August 01, 2021


Mrs.

An excellent plant to grow in a border.

From anonymous | October 29, 2020


Brazillian Red Hot Alternanthera

Plant arrived very healthy and is doing wonderfully in my container garden. Very happy with this purchase.

From anonymous | July 18, 2019


Love this Plant

I ALWAYS have Alternanthera in my pots, it’s just a wonderful plant with great color. The Brazilian Red Hot is tricky to find but I know it is always on GrowJoy. Great plants!

From karen | June 07, 2019


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