Alternanthera (A)
Alternanthera dentata
Annual
Start inside 11-12 weeks before last frost. Cover the seed lightly with coarse vermiculite not soil, light is required for germination. Cover with a clear dome to maintain very high humidity. Keep at a temperature of 22-24°C (72 to 76°F). Seeds should germinate in three to seven days. Plant out after last frost 60 cm (24”) apart or in planters into a full sun location. Mulching around the plants seems to help them become established by keeping the soil cool and evenly moist. Feed regularly with an all-purpose fertilizer.
