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Alternanthera ficoidea 'True Yellow'
| Family Name: | Amaranthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Gomphrena ficoidea 'True Yellow', Alternanthera tenella 'True Yellow' |
| Common Name: | Joseph's Coat Plant, True Yellow Calico Plant |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.15 m to 0.30 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.10 m to 0.25 m |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Flowerbed / Border, Groundcover, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division, Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Crinkled / Twisted |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 356 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 1652 |
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