Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Alternanthera

Species:

Alternanthera indica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Can also propagate vegetatively from stem cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI