Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides)
Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a highly invasive perennial aquatic and terrestrial plant known for its rapid growth and ability to form dense mats.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Watering
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.
Soil
Tolerant of various soil types, prefers moist, fertile soils, including mud and sand.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Moderate feeding during growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun.
Tolerates partial shade.
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.
Prefers aquatic or very wet conditions.
Tolerant of various soil types, prefers moist, fertile soils, including mud and sand.
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
Can tolerate a wider range but may suffer frost damage.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Moderate feeding during growing season.
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Aquatic, Creeper
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover, Aquatic
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.5 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Very fast
Dormancy
None in tropical climates; may die back in cooler regions
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, lanceolate to ovate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAmaranthaceae
- genusAlternanthera
- speciesAlternanthera philoxeroides
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No