Alternanthera Choco Chili 6"

🍫 Alternanthera ‘Choco Chili’
Alternanthera dentata ‘Choco Chili’
A striking foliage plant featuring deep burgundy to chocolate-purple leaves with a hint of fiery red beneath. Compact and colorful, it provides rich contrast in garden beds or mixed containers.

🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Tropical Americas
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well-draining
📏 Size: 12–18" tall × 18–24" wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Insignificant; valued for foliage
🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for borders, edging, mass plantings, and vibrant mixed containers

💡 Casaplanta Tip: Pinch or trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and maintain vivid color. Mix in Coast of Maine Bumper Crop for lush, healthy foliage.