Alternanthera Dentata Little Ruby Rooted Cutting Liner

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Tray Size

Sold in Liners of 100
Price Per Plug:	78.1 ¢
Total Per Tray:	$78.10

Partial Tray
Price Per Plug:	97.1 ¢
Split Tray of 35 - Total:	$33.99

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North Carolina Farms, Inc.

Dentata Little Ruby, also known as Joseph's Coat or Parrot Leaf, is a versatile foliage plant native to South America. This variety has a mounding, spreading habit of 8-12" tall and 14-16" wide, with leaves varying from green to ruby-red to burgundy. Alternanthera flourishes in full sun and high heat with good drought tolerance. Evergreen and perennial in zone 9-11, this variety has superior frost tolerance. Well-suited to use as a groundcover, Dentata Little Ruby also excels in landscapes and containers alongside Begonia, Caladium, Petunia, and Coleus or on its own.

Dentata Little Ruby Selling Tips

Sell Dentata Little Ruby to customers looking for a versatile, low-maintenance foliage plant. This Alternanthera offers better frost tolerance than other varieties, is hardy to zone 9, and excels in hot, dry, sunny weather. Customers will love the vibrant foliage as a groundcover or in 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 14-16" apart in well-drained soil. Dentata growing in full sun will develop dark burgundy leaves, while shaded plants will remain green or develop brighter purples or reds.

2. Water regularly as the plant establishes its root system.

3. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Dentata Little Ruby, 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 Dentata Little Ruby 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 Dentata Little Ruby 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	8-12 Inches
Light	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Minimum Temp	62
Perennial Zone	9-11
Water Needs	Moderate
Patented Plant	Yes

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