Botanical Name

Alternanthera Dentata.

Nickname

Little Ruby.

Birthplace

Native to the West Indies and Brazil.

Favourite Environment

Full sun to part shade. Loves humidity and is heat tolerant. Trim during the growing season to keep a dense shape.

Drinking
Preference

Always water in well after planting to settle the soil around the roots and keep the soil moist for several weeks while the new plant establishes. From then on, provide with adequate water as required. Keep moist in dry weather and protect from heavy frost.