Alternanthera

Pinkroot

About Alternanthera and Pinkroot

Alternanthera

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

4001

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Habitat

Grassland

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Alternanthera

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

pinkroot

In German

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In French

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In Greek

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In Polish

Alternanthera

Spigelia

In Latin

Alternanthera

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

2760

1 27800

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Properties of Alternanthera and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Pinkroot. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Pinkroot

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

Alternanthera and Pinkroot Physical Information

Alternanthera and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Pinkroot are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Alternanthera and Pinkroot

Care of Alternanthera and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.