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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263

    Also Known As

    • Alternanthera 'Mai Tai'
    • Calico Plant
    • Joseph's Coat
    • Parrot Leaf

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263 plant details

    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263 is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green, pink and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green, pink and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263 plant

    How to Grow Alternanthera ficoidea 'Mai Tai' PP20263

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • pink
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Burgundy Threads'

    aka Alternanthera 'Burgundy Threads'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera ficoidea 'Burgundy Threads' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Alternanthera 'Gail's Choice'

    aka Alternanthera x 'Gail's Choice', Gail's Choice Calico Plant, Gail's Choice Joseph's Coat

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Alternanthera 'Gail's Choice' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Alternanthera ficoidea

    aka Joseph's Coat

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera ficoidea flower, foliage by Dinesh Valke
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    Alternanthera 'Blackie'

    aka Blackie Alternanthera, Blackie Joseph's Coat

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 15"-20"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera 'Blackie' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby

    Scientific Name: Alternanthera dentata 'LRU30'

    aka Alternanthera dentata 'Little Ruby', Josephs Coat

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Alternanthera dentata Little Ruby foliage by Friends School Plant Sale by Pat T
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