Alternanthera ficoidea & cvs
PARROT LEAF, CALICO PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Orange Thorn

Plant type: deciduous shrub
H: 4m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Find out more
trees

Fast Facts

trees
As a large and long-term investment, trees need special planning and preparation from the start so their roots, branches and shade will be in the right place.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Alternanthera ficoidea & cvs
PARROT LEAF, CALICO PLANT
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, non-organic mulch, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: purple, red, orange, yellow, pink & white; variegated purple, red, orange, yellow, pink & white


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & formal designs

Uses: formal edging, pot, window box, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






Advert