{"product_id":"alternanthera-green-calico-plant","title":"Green Calico Plant \/ Alternanthera ficoidea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"post_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Green Calico Plant is a vibrant, tropical ornamental known for its colorful foliage and easy propagation. It's typically grown as an annual or houseplant in warm climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s a detailed look at its characteristics and care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlternanthera ficoidea\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAlternanthera bettzichiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Calico Plant, Joseph’s Coat, Bloodleaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical perennial (often grown as an annual)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 18–24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, pointy leaves with green tones and splotches of red, yellow, or orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light \u0026amp; Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers \u003cem\u003ebright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/em\u003e; harsh direct sun can scorch leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in \u003cem\u003e65°F to 85°F\u003c\/em\u003e (18°C to 29°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs \u003cem\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/em\u003e (50%+) for vibrant foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Soil \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart for airflow; 4 inches apart for a carpet effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peat moss and perlite blend is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering \u0026amp; Fertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 1–2 weeks or when top inch of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., NPK 20-20-20) every 4–6 weeks in growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring to encourage bushier growth; remove dead or leggy parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy via 1–2 inch stem cuttings; roots quickly in soil or water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Bloom \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, white, and inconspicuous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall to early winter, adding off-season garden interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera Green Calico\u003c\/em\u003e Plant is a large genus of 200 species of bushy annuals and perennials that are grown mainly for their attractive colorful leaves, which are opposite, often toothed, and variable in size. Flowers are insignificant. \u003cem\u003eAlternanthera\u003c\/em\u003e are native to tropical and subtropical open forests in Central and South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article__plant-guide__properties_free\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoteworthy Characteristics: \u003c\/strong\u003eColorful foliage. Good for bedding, hanging baskets, edging, formal knot gardens, or as a ground cover. If grown from seed, foliage color will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the garden, plant out after the last frost in moist but well-drained soil. Full sun produces the best leaf color, but plants also grow well in partial shade. Prune to maintain small size. In the greenhouse, Alternanthera Green Calico Plant grows in full light and water freely during the growing season. Water sparingly and keep in a well-ventilated spot in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCOMMON NAME:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Alternanthera green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAlternanthera bettzickiana green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAMILY: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAmaranthaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSOIL: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePrefers to grow in all types of soil with good well-drained structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eORIGIN: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePLANT HEIGHT: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e5 to 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy plant in its pot with premium soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the tips and tricks for expert-level care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe arrival guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greensouq","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762653049074,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/6589\/3362\/files\/alternanthera-green-2014993.webp?v=1771395049","url":"https:\/\/www.springgarden.ae\/products\/alternanthera-green-calico-plant","provider":"SpringGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}