Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Switchgrass
Habitat
Grassland
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
White
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
PANICUM
Common Name
Alternanthera
Panicum
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
panikom
In German
Alternanthera
panikom
In French
Alternanthera
panikom
In Spanish
Alternanthera
panikom
In Greek
Alternanthera
Panicum
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Panicum
In Polish
Alternanthera
Panicum
In Latin
Alternanthera
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Panicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Panicum
Season and care of Alternanthera and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alternanthera and Panicum Physical Information
Alternanthera and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Panicum are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color:
Care of Alternanthera and Panicum
Care of Alternanthera and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.