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How to grow and care for Alternanthera brasiliana

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Alternanthera brasiliana

Alternanthera brasiliana 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

18C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Alternanthera brasiliana

How often should I water?

check Alternanthera brasiliana Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Alternanthera brasiliana need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Alternanthera brasiliana likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Houseplants

-15

18~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Alternanthera brasiliana at home, make sure the temperature is 18~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Alternanthera brasiliana prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Alternanthera brasiliana is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Amaranthaceae, Genus: Alternanthera, Species: Alternanthera brasiliana

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
HabitatCentral South America
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusAlternanthera
SpeciesAlternanthera brasiliana

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