Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Grassland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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'
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Alternanthera
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Alternanthera
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Alternanthera
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Pinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Alternanthera and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.