Ficoidea Red Threads, also known as Joseph's Coat, Calico Leaf, or Parrot Leaf, is a versatile foliage plant native to South America. This variety has a mounding habit of 10-12" tall and 16-18" wide, with delicate narrow ruby-red leaves. Alternanthera flourishes in full to partial sun with moderate water. Evergreen and perennial in zone 10-12, this tropical plant brings ornamental texture to warm landscapes, mixed containers, and houseplant collections. It can also be grown annually in colder climates or overwintered indoors. Create a tropical paradise in the landscape by planting Joseph's Coat alongside Begonia, Caladium, Petunia, and Coleus, or enjoy its vibrant color and delicate texture indoors.
Ficoidea Red Threads Selling Tips
Sell Ficoidea Red Threads to customers looking for a versatile, low-maintenance foliage plant or a unique houseplant. Ficoidea offers delicate ornamental leaves, is evergreen indoors or in zone 10-12, and flourishes in full or partial sun. Customers will love the vibrant foliage in landscape beds or mixed containers. This plant requires little more than occasional fertilizer and regular water to transform the landscape into a tropical oasis.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 16-18" apart in well-drained soil in full to partial sun.
2. Water regularly as the plant establishes its root system. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.
3. Grow indoors in cold climates, or bring containers inside over the winter.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Ficoidea Red Threads, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, temperatures of 74-85 (day) and 62-70 (night), and medium feed (175-225 ppm N). Pinch once at transplant. This plant doesn't typically require PGRs, however, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm if needed. You may see spider mites, but Alternanthera isn't prone to disease.
Flowering
Small white flowers bloom in fall, but this plant is primarily grown for its foliage.
Pinching
Pinch once at transplant.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration at the soil level of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't usually require PGRs. If needed, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm.
Pests
You may see spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Always take precautions in your greenhouse to prevent fungus and mildew.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Ficoidea Red Threads Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center or evenly spaced in the container. Pinch once at transplant.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Alternanthera Ficoidea Red Threads Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10-12 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall
Color
White
Habit
Mounding
Height
10-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Perennial Zone
10-12
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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Ficoidea Red Threads, also known as Joseph's Coat, Calico Leaf, or Parrot Leaf, is a versatile foliage plant native to South America. This variety has a mounding habit of 10-12" tall and 16-18" wide, with delicate narrow ruby-red leaves. Alternanthera flourishes in full to partial sun with moderate water. Evergreen and perennial in zone 10-12, this tropical plant brings ornamental texture to warm landscapes, mixed containers, and houseplant collections. It can also be grown annually in colder climates or overwintered indoors. Create a tropical paradise in the landscape by planting Joseph's Coat alongside Begonia, Caladium, Petunia, and Coleus, or enjoy its vibrant color and delicate texture indoors.
Ficoidea Red Threads Selling Tips
Sell Ficoidea Red Threads to customers looking for a versatile, low-maintenance foliage plant or a unique houseplant. Ficoidea offers delicate ornamental leaves, is evergreen indoors or in zone 10-12, and flourishes in full or partial sun. Customers will love the vibrant foliage in landscape beds or mixed containers. This plant requires little more than occasional fertilizer and regular water to transform the landscape into a tropical oasis.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 16-18" apart in well-drained soil in full to partial sun.
2. Water regularly as the plant establishes its root system. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.
3. Grow indoors in cold climates, or bring containers inside over the winter.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Ficoidea Red Threads, plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2, temperatures of 74-85 (day) and 62-70 (night), and medium feed (175-225 ppm N). Pinch once at transplant. This plant doesn't typically require PGRs, however, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm if needed. You may see spider mites, but Alternanthera isn't prone to disease.
Flowering
Small white flowers bloom in fall, but this plant is primarily grown for its foliage.
Pinching
Pinch once at transplant.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow and sunlight penetration at the soil level of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't usually require PGRs. If needed, use a spray of B-Nine at 2,500 ppm.
Pests
You may see spider mites.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Always take precautions in your greenhouse to prevent fungus and mildew.
1. Water at the base of each plant in the morning.
2. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend horizontal airflow fans.
3. Space containers to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level of each plant.
Planting Ficoidea Red Threads Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container or 3-5 per 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center or evenly spaced in the container. Pinch once at transplant.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Alternanthera Ficoidea Red Threads Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6-8 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10-12 Weeks
Bloom Period
Fall
Color
White
Habit
Mounding
Height
10-12 Inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp
62
Perennial Zone
10-12
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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