ALTERNANTHERA Little Ruby Growing and Caring Tips Alternanthera dentata 🌱🌱🌱

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#gardenchannel #plantchannel #thrillerspillerfiller #shadeplants #landscapegarden #gardeningtips • Hi, thanks for watching our video about Alternanthera! • In this video we will walk you through the history, description, companions, growing preferences and uses of Alternanthera. Here is quick summary on what we are going to cover in this video: • Latin Name: Alternanthera dentata 'Little Ruby' (sometimes listed as Alternanthera brasiliana var. villosa 'Little Ruby') • Common Name: Little Ruby Alternanthera, Joseph's Coat (less common for 'Little Ruby' specifically) • Type: Warm-season Bedding Plant (Perennial in frost-free climates) • Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (performs best in full sun) • Days to Germination: 10-14 days (optimal soil temperature 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit) • Seed Depth: ¼ inch • Frost Tolerance: No (tender perennial) • Days to Maturity: Not applicable (maturity based on desired size and foliage color) • Life Cycle: Annual in most climates (Perennial in Zones 9-11) • Pollinator Attractant: Yes (attracts butterflies) • Soil Requirements: Neutral pH soil (6.6 to 7.3), well-drained, moist, organically rich • Watering: Moderate watering, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy • Mature Size: 8-12 inches tall, 14-16 inches wide • Spacing: 10-12 inches apart for dense groundcover • Bloom Time: Spring (inconspicuous white flowers) • Flower Color: White (not very showy) • Foliage: The main attraction! Ruby red undersides with burgundy-purple and green on top • Flavor: Not meant to be eaten • Uses: Groundcover, borders, edging, mass plantings, containers • Special Features: Easy to grow, vibrant foliage color, heat and humidity tolerant once established, low maintenance • Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (grown as an annual in most climates) • Note: In colder zones (below Zone 9), treat Little Ruby Alternanthera as an annual and enjoy it during the warm season. You can bring it indoors over winter if desired, but it may lose its vibrant foliage color. • ABOUT OUR CHANNEL • Our channel is about your everyday Gardening and Farming. We cover lots of cool stuff such as Plants, Insects, Fungi and Animals encountered in the Garden. • Check out our channel here: • / @terramatergardens • Don’t forget to subscribe! • VISIT OUR WEBSITE • www.terramatergardens.com • GET IN TOUCH • Contact us on [email protected] • SAY HI ON SOCIAL • Facebook: / terramatergardens • Instagram: / terramatergardens_ • Twitter: / terramaterseeds • Tiktok: / terramatergardens

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