Achyranthes Bettzickiana (Alternanthera bettzickiana)
Joseph's Coat is a vibrant, low-growing plant prized for its colorful foliage, featuring red, yellow, and green variegated leaves.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best color, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not soggy.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best color, tolerates partial shade.
Intense sun brings out the most vibrant leaf hues.
Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not soggy.
Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range is 18-27°C; protect from frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Creeper
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
15-30 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None in tropical climates, may die back in cooler regions
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Leaf Type
Opposite, ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
2-3 mm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAmaranthaceae
- genusAlternanthera
- speciesAlternanthera bettzickiana
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.