Calico Plant

Calico Plant Care

Alternanthera Bettzickiana

What is the plant

Alternanthera bettzickiana, commonly known as calico-plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is commonly used as an ornamental edging plant. Native to South America, its cultivar 'Red' is similar in appearance to some of the Alternanthera dentata and Alternanthera brasiliana varieties.Alternanthera bettzickiana is a herbaceous perennial plant, often with variegated leaves, growing 20 - 80cm tall.The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible leaves. It is widely grown as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical gardens, being valued especially for the colourfully variegated leaves

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
calico hearts succulent plants will require ample light to grow. as with any succulent plant, watering should be done only as necessary. between each watering, the soil should be allowed to dry. watering needs will vary throughout the growing season, with the plant requiring the most water during the spring, summer, and fall.
Pruning
Remove dead leaves.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Sunlight
Sun/Partial Shade.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.