Alternanthera

Bugleweed

About Alternanthera and Bugleweed

Alternanthera

Bugleweed

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

400100

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Habitat

Grassland

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9*1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Mat-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Light Blue, Dark Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

AJUGA 'Rainbow'

Common Name

Alternanthera

Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

Hydrangea

In German

Alternanthera

Hortensie

In French

Alternanthera

Hortensia

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Hortensia

In Greek

Alternanthera

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Hortênsia

In Polish

Alternanthera

Hortensja

In Latin

Alternanthera

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2740

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Bugleweed

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Bugleweed? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Bugleweed. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Bugleweed doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Bugleweed has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Bugleweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Bugleweed

Season and care of Alternanthera and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alternanthera and Bugleweed Physical Information

Alternanthera and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Bugleweed are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory

Care of Alternanthera and Bugleweed

Care of Alternanthera and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.