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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana'

    Also Known As

    • Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea'
    • Alternanthera ficoidea 'Yellow'
    • Chartreuse Joseph's Coat
    • Golden Alligator Weed
    • Golden Alternanthera
    • Yellow Parrot Leaf

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana' plant details

    Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - 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 'Aurea Nana'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana' plant

    How to Grow Alternanthera ficoidea 'Aurea Nana'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • 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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